Given the Following Half-Cell Reduction Potentials, Determine Which Metal Is $\rightarrow$

Multiple Choice

Given the following half-cell reduction potentials, determine which metal is the best reducing agent.
Co²⁺ + 2e ^- $\rightarrow$ Co E = -0.28 V
Pd²⁺ + 2e ^- $\rightarrow$ Pd E 11ee9f07_2055_deec_9fac_e13ec1386541_TB9692_11 = +0.987 V
Cd²⁺ + 2e ^- $\rightarrow$ Cd E 11ee9f07_2055_deec_9fac_e13ec1386541_TB9692_11 = -0.403 V

A) Co
B) Pd
C) Cd
D) None would be a good reducing agent.