Amongst alkali metals , why is lithium regarded as most apt reducing agent in aqueous solutions ?

Amongst alkali metals , why is lithium regarded as most apt reducing a

1.	Amongst alkali metals , why is lithium regarded as most apt reducing agent in aqueous solutions ?
Answer» Solution :Amongst alkali metals , `LI^(+)` has the SMALLEST size and hence has the highest hydration energy . In other words , Li has the lowest ELECTRODE potential `(E^(@) = -3*04 V)` i.e., it has the maximum tendency to lose electrons and hence is the strongest (most apt) reducing agent amongst alkali metals .