Among alkali metal salts, the lithium salts are the poore conductors of electricity in aqueous solution because of

Options

A. Easy diffusion of `Li^(+)` ions to polarize water molecules
B. Lowest charge to radius ratio
C. Lowest charge to radius ratio
D. Higher degree of hydration of `Li^(+)` ions

Answer

D

Explanation

`Li^(+)` ions due to high charge density, are hydrated to maximum extent, in water.