Examine the following half-reactions and select the strongest reducing agent among the species listed.

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The strongest reducing agent will have the highest potential to lose electrons and be oxidized. This means that we need to look for the half-reaction with the most negative reduction potential. From the given options, we can see that the reduction potential of the Zn2+(aq) + 2e- --> Zn(s) half-reaction is the most negative at -0.76 V. Therefore, Zn(s) is the strongest reducing agent among the species listed.

Examine the Following Half-Reactions and Select the Strongest Reducing Agent