A Certain Electrochemical Cell Has for Its Cell Reaction: Zn $\to$

question 67

Multiple Choice

A certain electrochemical cell has for its cell reaction: Zn + HgO $\to$ ZnO + Hg
Which is the half-reaction occurring at the anode?

• A)HgO + 2e^-\(\to\) Hg + O^2-
• B)Zn²⁺ + 2e^- \(\to\) Zn
• C)Zn \(\to\) Zn²⁺ + 2e^-
• D)ZnO + 2e^- \(\to\) Zn

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