Identify the reaction from the following that occupies the top position in the $EMF$ series (standard reduction potential) at $298 \; K$.

  • A
    $K^{+} + 1e^{-} \rightarrow K_{(s)}$
  • B
    $Mg^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Mg_{(s)}$
  • C
    $Fe^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Fe_{(s)}$
  • D
    $Au^{3+} + 3e^{-} \rightarrow Au_{(s)}$

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