S Block Elements Question 6

Question 6 - 25 January - Shift 2

Which one among the following metals is the weakest reducing agent?

(1) $K$

(2) $Rb$

(3) $Na$

(4) $Li$

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Answer: (3)

Solution:

Formula: Reducing nature of alkali metals

Sodium have lowest oxidation potential in alkali metals. Hence it is weakest reducing agent among alkali metals.