What Is the Half Reaction for the Electrolysis of Elemental

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the half reaction for the electrolysis of elemental nickel?

• A) Ni²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Ni
• B) Ni⁺ + e⁻ → Ni
• C) Ni³⁺+ 3e⁻ →Ni
• D) Ni₂ + 2e⁻ → 2Ni⁻
• E) 2Ni⁺ + 2e⁻ → Ni₂

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