The standard reduction potential values for three metal cations $X, Y,$ and $Z$ are $0.52 \, V, -3.03 \, V,$ and $-1.18 \, V$ respectively. What is the order of their reducing power?

  • A
    $Y > Z > X$
  • B
    $X > Y > Z$
  • C
    $Z > Y > X$
  • D
    $Z > X > Y$

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