why lithium is best reducing agent in aqueous solutions?
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Lithium being small in size has high ionization enthalpy. ... This high hydration enthalpy compensates the high energy needed to remove electron (in second step). Thus Li has greater tendency to lose electrons in solution than other alkali metals. Thus, Li is the strongest reducing agent.
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