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The standard reduction potential at 290K for the following half reactions are,
(i)`Zn^(2+) +2e rarrZn(s),E^@ =-0.762 V`
(ii)`Cr^(3+) +3e rarr Cr(s), E^@=-0.740 V`
(iii)`2H^+ 2e rarrH_2(g),E^@=-0.000V`
(iv)`Fe^(3+) +e rarr Fe^2+,E^@=+0.77V`
Which it the strongest reducing agent :

A

Zn

B

Cr

C

`Fe^(2+)`

D

`H_2`

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