The standard reduction potentials at $298 \ K$ for the following half-cell reactions are given below:
$Zn^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \rightleftharpoons Zn_{(s)} : -0.762 \ V$
$Cr^{3+}_{(aq)} + 3e^{-} \rightleftharpoons Cr_{(s)} : -0.74 \ V$
$2H^{+}_{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \rightleftharpoons H_{2(g)} : 0.00 \ V$
$Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + e^{-} \rightleftharpoons Fe^{2+}_{(aq)} : 0.77 \ V$
Which one of the following is the strongest reducing agent?

  • A
    $Zn_{(s)}$
  • B
    $Cr_{(s)}$
  • C
    $H_{2(g)}$
  • D
    $Fe^{2+}_{(aq)}$

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