The reducing ability of the metals $K$,$Au$,$Zn$ and $Pb$ follows the order

  • A
    $K > Pb > Au > Zn$
  • B
    $Pb > K > Zn > Au$
  • C
    $Zn > Au > K > Pb$
  • D
    $K > Zn > Pb > Au$

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