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Trends in Atomic Properties & Physical Properties
Question

Which of the following is not a proper trend

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Solution

Lithium is the best reducing agent in aqueous solution due to very high hydration enthalpy of Li+
Expected trend : Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs
Actual trend : Na < K < Rb < Cs < Li
Evidence; 

SRP values:  ENa+/Nao>EK+/Ko>ERb+/Rbo>ECs+/Cso>ELi+/Lio
 

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