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Four metals A, B, C and D are having standard reduction potential as -3.06, -1.66, -0.40 and 0.80 volt respectively. The most reactive metal is

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

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More negative is the standard reduction potential, greater is the tendency to lose electrons and hence greater reactivity.
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