What is denoted by a negative $E^o$ and a positive $E^o$ value in electrochemistry?
- ANegative $E^o$ indicates a stronger reducing agent than $H_2$,while positive $E^o$ indicates a weaker reducing agent than $H_2$.
- BNegative $E^o$ indicates a stronger oxidizing agent than $H_2$,while positive $E^o$ indicates a weaker oxidizing agent than $H_2$.
- CNegative $E^o$ indicates a weaker reducing agent than $H_2$,while positive $E^o$ indicates a stronger reducing agent than $H_2$.
- DBoth indicate the same reducing strength.
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