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Lithium is the strongest reducing agent though it has highest ionisation enegy in its group. Which of the followinng factors is responsible for making Li the strongest reducing agent?

A

Large heat of atomisation

B

Smaller size

C

Large subimation energy

D

Large amount of hydration enthalpy

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