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Consider the following reduction processes:
`Zn^(2+) + 2e^(-) 2e^(-)rightarrow Zn(s)`, `E^(@) = -0.76V`
`Ca^(2+) + 2e^(-) to Ca(s)`, `E^(@) = -2.87V`
`Mg^(2+)+ 2e^(-)to Mg(s)`, `E^(@) = -2.36V`
`Ni^(2+) + 2e^(-) rightarrow Ni(s) , E^(@) =- 0.25V`

A

`Ca lt Zn lt Mg lt Ni`

B

`Ni lt Zn lt Mg lt Ca`

C

`Zn lt Mg lt Ni lt Ca`

D

`Ca lt Mg lt Zn lt Ni`

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