Q10 / 95 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · s Block Elements
Lithium is the strongest reducing agent though it has highest ionistion energy in its group. Which of the following factors is responsible for making Li the strongest reducing agent?
- ALarge heat of atomisation
- BSmaller size
- CLarge sublimation energy
- Correct answerDLarge amount of hydration enthalpy
Solution
Large amount of hydration energy makes it strongest reducing agent inspite of its highest ionisation enthalpy.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.