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Question

Identify the weakest oxidising agent among the following.

Options

  • Li+

  • Na+

  • Cd2+

  • I2

MCQ

Solution

Li

Explanation:

Due to the smaller size of lithium, it has the highest Hydration Enthalpy which compensate its I.E. and shows negative E° value. Therefore it acts as powerful reducing agent and hence weakest oxidising agent.

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