Q7 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (25 Jan Shift 2) · Chemistry

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

  • A
    K
  • B
    Rb
  • Correct answer
    C
    Na
  • D
    Li

Solution

According to the electrochemical series

K+ / K → -2.93V

Rb+ / Rb → -2.98V

Na+ / Na → -2.71V

Li+ / Li → -3.05V

Among the given alkali metals, sodium metal is the weakest reducing agent as its standard reduction potential is least negative which is ENa+/Na° = -2.71

So, the correct option is C.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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