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Consider the cell potential ` E_(Mg^(2+//Mg)^@ =- 2.37 V` and
` E_(Fe^(3+)//Fe)^@ =- 0.04 V`. The best reducing agent would be .

A

` MG^(2+)`

B

` Fe^(3+)`

C

` MG`

D

` Fe`

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C
Lowest ` SRP`, highest reducing power.
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