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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

Zn will reduce `Fe^(2+)`

B

Zn will reduce `Mg^(2+)`

C

Mg oxidizes Fe

D

Zn oxidizes Fe

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A
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