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Which of the following alkali metals has the greatest tendency for the half reaction.
` M(g) to M^(+)(g)+ e^(-)`?

A

Sodium

B

Lithium

C

Potassium

D

Cesium

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The correct Answer is:
B
Lithium is a good reducing agent, because of its lowest reduction potential (or) highest oxidation potential value.
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