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Stadard reduction electrode potentials of three metals A,B and C are respectively `+0.5V, -3.0V` and `-1.2V`. The reducing powers of these metals are:

A

`C gt B gt A`

B

`A gt C gt B`

C

`B gt C gt A`

D

`A gt B gt C`

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C
Lower the reduction potential , stronger the reducing power.
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