What is the decreasing order of deposition of metal on electrode if standard reduction potentials are given as: $Ag^{+} | Ag = 0.80 \ V$,$Cu^{2+} | Cu = 0.337 \ V$,$Sn^{2+} | Sn = -0.136 \ V$,$Cd^{2+} | Cd = -0.403 \ V$?

  • A
    $Ag > Cu > Sn > Cd$
  • B
    $Cu > Sn > Cd > Ag$
  • C
    $Sn > Cd > Ag > Cu$
  • D
    $Cd > Sn > Cu > Ag$

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