Question

which factor makes lithium the strongest reducing agent in aqua solution

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Answer 1

ionisation enthalpy is answer

Answer 2

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Lithium ion is small in size on account of which more solvent molecules can easily surround around the cationic sphere. so, large amount of hydration energy is released and on account of Large amount of hydration energy makes it strongest reducing agent inspite of its highest ionisation enthalpy.

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