give reasons
the standard E value of Li is most negative
The standard electrode potential (E) is a measure of the reducing power.
The value of E depends on sublimation, ionization and hydration energies. Because of the smallest size, Li+ has the highest hydration energy which compensates the higher ionization energy and accounts for the highest negative E value and the strongest reducing power.
The value of E depends on sublimation, ionization and hydration energies. Because of the smallest size, Li+ has the highest hydration energy which compensates the higher ionization energy and accounts for the highest negative E value and the strongest reducing power.