Which of the following reactions exhibits the minimum standard reduction potential?

  • A
    $2 H_{(aq)}^{+} + 2 e^{-} \rightarrow H_{2_{(g)}}$
  • B
    $F_{2_{(g)}} + 2 e^{-} \rightarrow 2 F_{(aq)}^{-}$
  • C
    $Li_{(aq)}^{+} + e^{-} \rightarrow Li_{(s)}$
  • D
    $Cl_{2_{(g)}} + 2 e^{-} \rightarrow 2 Cl_{(aq)}^{-}$

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