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Identify the weakest oxidising agent among the following.A. `Li^(+)`B. `Na^(+)`C. `Cd^(2+)`D. `l_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Lithium ion has small size, it has the highest hydration enthalphy, which compensate its high ionisation energy and therefore, its `E^(@)` value is most negative. Thus, Li is the most powerful reducing agent in aqueous solution.


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