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The electrode potentials of four elements A, B, C and D are 1.36 V - 0.32 V, 0.0 V and – 1.26 V respectively. Arrange these elements in the decreasing order of reactivity.

Answer:

The reactivity decreases as the electrode potential increases, the correct order of decreasing order of reactivity is D > B > C > A .
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