Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 701
Question: Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent in aqueous medium-
Options:
A) Mg
B) Na
C) Li
D) Ca
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] In an aqueous medium, Li is the strongest reducing agent, since the high negative enthalpy of hydration compensates high $ IE_1 $ .