The standard reduction potentials at $25^o C$ are given below. Which is the strongest reducing agent?
$Zn^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \rightleftharpoons Zn_{(s)}$,$E^o_{RP} = -0.762 \, V$
$Cr^{3+}_{(aq)} + 3e^{-} \rightleftharpoons Cr_{(s)}$,$E^o_{RP} = -0.740 \, V$
$2H^{+}_{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \rightleftharpoons H_{2(g)}$,$E^o_{RP} = 0.00 \, V$
$Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + e^{-} \rightleftharpoons Fe^{2+}_{(aq)}$,$E^o_{RP} = 0.77 \, V$

  • A
    $Zn$
  • B
    $Cr$
  • C
    $H_{2(g)}$
  • D
    $Fe^{2+}_{(aq)}$

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