For the reduction of $NO_3^{-}$ ion in an aqueous solution,$E^0$ is $+0.96 \ V$. Values of $E^0$ for some metal ions are given below:
$V^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow V \ \ \ \ E^0 = -1.19 \ V$
$Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + 3e^{-} \rightarrow Fe \ \ \ \ E^0 = -0.04 \ V$
$Au^{3+}_{(aq)} + 3e^{-} \rightarrow Au \ \ \ \ E^0 = +1.40 \ V$
$Hg^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Hg \ \ \ \ E^0 = +0.86 \ V$
The pair$(s)$ of metals that is(are) oxidized by $NO_3^{-}$ in aqueous solution is(are):
$(A) V$ and $Hg$
$(B) Hg$ and $Fe$
$(C) Fe$ and $Au$
$(D) Fe$ and $V$

• A
  $(A), (B), (D)$
• B
  $(D), (B), (C)$
• C
  $(B), (C), (D)$
• D
  $(C), (A), (B)$