The oxidation potentials of $Zn$,$Cu$,and $Ag$ are $0.76 \ V$,$-0.34 \ V$,and $-0.80 \ V$,respectively. Write down the order of their tendency to lose $e^-$.

  • A
    $Zn > Cu > Ag$
  • B
    $Ag > Cu > Zn$
  • C
    $Cu > Zn > Ag$
  • D
    $Zn > Ag > Cu$

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