Which of the Following Is the Cell Notation for a Cell

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the cell notation for a cell in which the hydrogen electrode is the anode and the cathode half-reaction is Co³⁺(aq) + e− → Co²⁺(aq) ?

• A) Pt(s)| H₂(g)| H⁺(aq)|| Co³⁺(aq),Co²⁺(aq)| Pt(s)
• B) Pt(s)| H₂(g)| H⁺(aq)|| Co³⁺(aq),Co²⁺(aq)
• C) Co²⁺(aq),Co³⁺(aq)|| H⁺(aq)| H₂(g)| Pt(s)
• D) Pt(s)| Co²⁺(aq),Co³⁺(aq)|| H⁺(aq)| H₂(g)| Pt(s)
• E) H₂(g)| H⁺(aq)|| Co²⁺(aq),Co³⁺(aq)

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