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How do you account for the strong reducing power of lithium in aqueous solution?

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Lithium has most negative electrode potential (-3.04V) among alkali metals and hence it is the strongest reducing agent. This is mainly due to very high enthalpy of hydration in its aqueous solution.
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  • The Strongest reducing agent in aqueous solution is:

    A
    Na
    B
    Li
    C
    K
    D
    Cs

  • Strongest reducing agent in the aqueous solution is

    A
    Na
    B
    Rb
    C
    Ca
    D
    Li

  • Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent in aqueous solution ?

    A
    Na
    B
    Li
    C
    K
    D
    Cs.