Which one among the following is the strongest reducing agent?
$Fe^{2+} + 2e^- \to Fe \ (E^\circ = -0.44 \ V)$
$Ni^{2+} + 2e^- \to Ni \ (E^\circ = -0.25 \ V)$
$Sn^{2+} + 2e^- \to Sn \ (E^\circ = -0.14 \ V)$
$Fe^{3+} + e^- \to Fe^{2+} \ (E^\circ = +0.77 \ V)$

  • A
    $Fe^{2+}$
  • B
    $Fe$
  • C
    $Ni$
  • D
    $Sn$

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