Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
The lower is the value of ionization potential of an element, the greater is its reducing power.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

• Ionization potential - It is the minimum amount of energy required to remove the most loosely held electrons from the outermost shell.
• Reducing power - It is the tendency of an element to donate electrons.
• As the value of ionization potential decreases, the tendency to donate electrons increases. Hence, the reducing power increases.