On the basis of the following electrode potentials,which one is the strongest reducing agent?
$E^0_{Cr_2O_7^{2-}/Cr^{3+}} = 1.33 \text{ V}$,$E^0_{MnO_4^-/Mn^{2+}} = 1.51 \text{ V}$,$E^0_{Br_2/Br^{-}} = 1.09 \text{ V}$,$E^0_{Zn^{2+}/Zn} = -0.76 \text{ V}$

  • A
    $Br^{-}$
  • B
    $Mn^{2+}$
  • C
    $Cr^{3+}$
  • D
    $Zn$

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