What Is the Balanced Oxidation Half-Reaction Provided Below

question 153

Multiple Choice

What is the balanced oxidation half-reaction provided below?
Zn(s) + 2H⁺(aq) → Zn²⁺(aq) + H₂(g)

• A)Zn²⁺(aq)+ 2e− → Zn(s)
• B)Zn²⁺(aq)+ e− → Zn(s)
• C)Zn(s)→ Zn²⁺(aq)+ 2e−
• D)2H⁺(aq)+ 2e− → H₂(g)
• E)2H⁺(aq)→ H₂(g)+ 2e−

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