Standard electrode potential of three metals $X$,$Y$ and $Z$ are $-1.2 \, V$,$+0.5 \, V$ and $-3.0 \, V$ respectively. The reducing power of these metals will be

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

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