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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Electrochemistry

Which one of the following alkali metals is the weakest reducing agent as per their \(\mathrm{E}^{\circ}\) values?

  1. A K
  2. B Cs
  3. C Li
  4. D Na
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(D) Na

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Standard electrode potential \begin{array}{ll} & \mathbf{E}^{\circ} (in volts) \\\mathrm{Li}^{+} / \mathrm{Li} & -3.05 \\\mathrm{Na}^{+} / \mathrm{Na} & -2.71 \\\mathrm{~K}^{+} / \mathrm{K} & -2.93 \\\mathrm{Rb}^{+} / \mathrm{Rb} & -2.92 \\\mathrm{Cs}^{+} / \mathrm{Cs} &…