Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent in aqueous medium?
A
Mg
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B
Na
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C
Li
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D
Ca
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Solution
The correct option is DLi Li→Li++e− In an aqueous medium, Li is the strongest reducing agent because the high negative enthalpy of hydration compensates for the high ionisation energy.