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The standard reduction potential at 298 K for single electrodes are given below.l

From this we can tell that

A

`Zn " can reduce both "Mg^(2+) and Fe^(2+)`

B

`Fe" can reduce both "Mg^(2+) and Zn^(2+)`

C

`Mg" can reduce both "Zn^(2+) and Fe^(2+)`

D

Mg" can reduce `Zn^(2+)" but not "Fe^(2+)`

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C
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