Based on the given standard electrode potentials,identify the metal that can be displaced from its salt solution by all other metals listed.
$E^o Zn^{2+}/Zn = -0.76 \ V, E^o Cu^{2+}/Cu = +0.34 \ V$
$E^o Ag^+/Ag = +0.80 \ V, E^o Co^{2+}/Co = -0.28 \ V$

  • A
    $Zn$
  • B
    $Cu$
  • C
    $Ag$
  • D
    $Co$

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