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The standard reduction potentials at 298K, for the following half cells are given:
`Zn^(2+)(aq)+2e^(-)hArrZn(s):E^(@)=-0.762V`
`Cr^(3+)(aq)+3e^(-)hArrCr(s):E^(@)=-0.740V`
`2H^(+)(aq)+2e^(-)hArrH_(2)(g), E^(@)=0.000V`
`Fe^(3+)(aq)+e^(-)hArrFe^(2+)(aq),E^(@)=0.770V`
Which is the stronget reducing agent?

A

Zn(s)

B

`H_2(g)`

C

`Cr(s)`

D

`Cr(s)`

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