The $E^o$ values of half-cells are given below. Which combination of two half-cells will form a cell with the maximum potential?
$(i)$ $A + e^- \rightarrow A^- ; E^o = -0.24 \ V$
$(ii)$ $B^- + e^- \rightarrow B^{2-} ; E^o = +1.25 \ V$
$(iii)$ $C^- + 2e^- \rightarrow C^{3-} ; E^o = -1.25 \ V$
$(iv)$ $D + 2e^- \rightarrow D^{2-} ; E^o = +0.68 \ V$

  • A
    $(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(ii)$ and $(iv)$
  • C
    $(i)$ and $(iii)$
  • D
    $(i)$ and $(iv)$

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