Consider the Following Standard Reduction Potentials

Consider the following standard reduction potentials,
Ni²⁺(aq) + 2 e^- → Ni(s) E° = -0.26 V
I₂(s) + 2 e^- → 2 I^-(aq) E° = +0.54 V
Under standard conditions,

A) Nⁱ²⁺(aq) is a stronger oxidizing agent than I₂(s) and I^-(aq) is a stronger reducing agent than Ni(s) .
B) I₂(s) is a stronger oxidizing agent than Ni²⁺(aq) and Ni(s) is a stronger reducing agent than I^-(aq) .
C) Ni(s) is a stronger oxidizing agent than I^-(aq) and Ni²⁺(aq) is a stronger reducing agent than I₂(s) .
D) I^-(aq) is a stronger oxidizing agent than Ni(s) and I₂(s) is a stronger reducing agent than Ni²⁺(aq) .

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