Given that $E^o_{K^{+}/K} = -2.93 \ V$,$E^o_{Fe^{2+}/Fe} = -0.44 \ V$,$E^o_{Zn^{2+}/Zn} = -0.76 \ V$,and $E^o_{Cu^{2+}/Cu} = 0.34 \ V$. Based on this data,which of the following is the strongest reducing agent?

  • A
    $Cu_{(s)}$
  • B
    $K_{(s)}$
  • C
    $Zn_{(s)}$
  • D
    $Fe_{(s)}$

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