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E^(c-) of Mg^(2+)|Mg,Zn^(2+)|Zn, and Fe^...

`E^(c-)` of `Mg^(2+)|Mg,Zn^(2+)|Zn`, and `Fe^(2+)|Fe` are `-2.37V,-0.76V`, and `-0.44V`, respectively. Which of the following is correct ?

A

`Mg^(2+)` oxidises Fe

B

Zn oxidises `Fe^(2+)`

C

Zn reduces `Mg^(2+)`

D

Zn reduces `Fe^(2+)`

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D
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