Consider the following:
$Zn^{2+} + 2e^- \longrightarrow Zn_{(s)} ; E^o = -0.76 \, V$
$Ca^{2+} + 2e^- \longrightarrow Ca_{(s)} ; E^o = -2.87 \, V$
$Mg^{2+} + 2e^- \longrightarrow Mg_{(s)} ; E^o = -2.36 \, V$
$Ni^{2+} + 2e^- \longrightarrow Ni_{(s)} ; E^o = -0.25 \, V$
The reducing power of the metals increases in the order:

  • A
    $Ni < Zn < Mg < Ca$
  • B
    $Ni < Zn < Ca < Mg$
  • C
    $Zn < Mg < Ni < Ca$
  • D
    $Ca < Mg < Zn < Ni$

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