Which is the increasing order of reducing power of the following metals on the basis of standard electrode potential? $Ag^{+}/Ag = 0.80 \ V$,$Mg^{2+}/Mg = -2.37 \ V$,$Hg^{2+}/Hg = 0.79 \ V$,$Cr^{3+}/Cr = -0.74 \ V$

  • A
    $Mg < Cr < Hg < Ag$
  • B
    $Cr < Mg < Ag < Hg$
  • C
    $Hg < Ag < Mg < Cr$
  • D
    $Ag < Hg < Cr < Mg$

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