Question 36

Which of the following is correct about the isoelectronic species, $$\text{Li}^+$$ and $$\text{H}^-$$?
I. $$\text{H}^-$$ is larger in size than $$\text{Li}^+$$.
II. $$\text{Li}^+$$ is a better reducing agent than $$\text{H}^-$$.
III. It requires more energy to remove an electron from $$\text{H}^-$$ than from $$\text{Li}^+$$.
IV. The chemical properties of the two ions are the same.

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