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Standard electrode potential of three metals X, Y and Z are `-1.2V, 0.5V and-3.0V` respectively. The reducing power of these metals will be -

A

`X gt Y gt Z`

B

`Y gt Z gt X`

C

`Y gt X gt Z`

D

`Z gt X gt Y`

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D
Reducing power decreases with increasing reduction potential.
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