$A$ cell constructed by coupling a standard copper electrode and a standard magnesium electrode has an $emf$ of $2.7 \ V$. If the standard reduction potential of the copper electrode is $+0.34 \ V$,the standard reduction potential of the magnesium electrode is .............. $V$.

  • A
    $+3.04$
  • B
    $-3.04$
  • C
    $+2.36$
  • D
    $-2.36$

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