The standard reduction potential at $298 \ K$ for the following half-cell reactions is given as:
$Zn^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Zn_{(s)} ; \quad E^{\circ} = -0.762 \ V$
$Cr^{3+}_{(aq)} + 3e^{-} \rightarrow Cr_{(s)} ; \quad E^{\circ} = -0.740 \ V$
$2H^{+}_{(aq)} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow H_{2(g)} ; \quad E^{\circ} = 0.0 \ V$
$F_{2(g)} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow 2F^{-}_{(aq)} ; \quad E^{\circ} = 2.87 \ V$
Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent?

  • A
    $Zn_{(s)}$
  • B
    $Cr_{(s)}$
  • C
    $H_{2(g)}$
  • D
    $F_{2(g)}$

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