Consider the Following Standard Reduction Potentials, Zn²⁺(aq)+ 2 E^- →

Multiple Choice

Consider the following standard reduction potentials, Zn²⁺(aq) + 2 e^- → Zn(s) E° = -0.76 V
I₂(s) + 2 e^- → 2 I^-(aq) E° = +0.54 V
Under standard conditions,

A) Zn²⁺(aq) is a stronger oxidizing agent than I₂(s) and I^-(aq) is a stronger reducing agent than Zn(s) .
B) I₂(s) is a stronger oxidizing agent than Zn²⁺(aq) and Zn(s) is a stronger reducing agent than I^-(aq) .
C) Zn(s) is a stronger oxidizing agent than I^-(aq) and Zn²⁺(aq) is a stronger reducing agent than I₂(s) .
D) I^-(aq) is a stronger oxidizing agent than Zn(s) and I₂(s) is a stronger reducing agent than Zn²⁺(aq) .