If the half-cell reaction $A + e^- \to A^-$ has a large negative reduction potential,it follows that

  • A
    $A$ is readily reduced
  • B
    $A$ is readily oxidized
  • C
    $A^-$ is readily reduced
  • D
    $A^-$ is readily oxidized

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