Why lithium is the strongest reducing agent whereas its ionization ent

1.	Why lithium is the strongest reducing agent whereas its ionization enthalpy is highest?
Answer» Hey mate^_^ Lithium being small in size has high ionization enthalpy.On the other hand because of small size it is EXTENSIVELY hydrated and has very high hydration enthalpy ........THUS Li has GREATER tendency to lose electron in solution than other metals.Thus ,Lithium is the strongest reducing AGENT.

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