Which of the following metals behaves as the weakest reducing agent?
$E^\circ_{(\text{Li}^+/\text{Li})} = -3.05 \text{ V}$, $E^\circ_{(\text{Au}^{3+}/\text{Au})} = 1.40 \text{ V}$, $E^\circ_{(\text{Ag}^+/\text{Ag})} = 0.80 \text{ V}$, $E^\circ_{(\text{Mg}^{2+}/\text{Mg})} = -2.36 \text{ V}$

  • A
    Li
  • B
    Ag
  • C
    Au
  • D
    Mg

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