If the standard reduction potentials of four electrodes $A$, $B$, $C$, and $D$ are $+2.5 \text{ V}$, $+3.0 \text{ V}$, $-2.0 \text{ V}$, and $-1.5 \text{ V}$ respectively, in which case is the standard $emf$ of the cell maximum?

  • A
    $A$ is anode and $B$ is cathode
  • B
    $B$ is anode and $D$ is cathode
  • C
    $C$ is anode and $B$ is cathode
  • D
    $B$ is anode and $C$ is cathode

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