Question

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

1. Ionization potential is the minimum amount of energy required to remove an electron from a neutral, gaseous atom and form cations on removing the electron.
2. Loss of electrons is oxidation which helps the other atom to undergo reduction and hence, possesses the reducing property. So, as the ionization potential decreases, reducing property increases.

Hence, the statement is true.