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The reduction potential values are given below
`AI^(3+)//AI =- 1.67 "volt" Mg^(2+)//Mg =- 2.34 "volt" Cu^(2+)//Cu = +0.34` volt
`I_(2)//2I^(-) = +0.53` volt. Which one is the best reducing agenet?

A

`Al`

B

`Mg`

C

`Cu`

D

`I_(2)`

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