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The standard reduction potential at 298 K for the following half cell reaction
`Zn^2+_(eq) + 2e rarr Zn_(s) E@ = -0.762 V`
`Cr^3+_(eq) + 3e rarr Cr_(s) E@ =0.740 V
`2H+_(eq) +2e rarr H_2(g) E@ = 0.0 V`
`F_2(e) + 2e rarr 2F-_(eq) E@ = 2.87 V ` Which of the following is strongest reducing agent?

A

`Zn_(s)`

B

`Cr_(s)`

C

`H_2(g)`

D

`F_2(g)`

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