The Reduction Half Reaction Occurring in the Standard Hydrogen Electrode

question 48

Multiple Choice

The reduction half reaction occurring in the standard hydrogen electrode is ________.

• A)H₂ (g, 1 atm) → 2H⁺ (aq, 1M) + 2e^-
• B)2H⁺ (aq) + 2OH^- → H₂O (l)
• C)O₂ (g) + 4H⁺ (aq)+ 4e^- → 2H₂O (l)
• D)2H⁺ (aq, 1M) + 2e^- → H₂ (g, 1 atm)
• E)2H⁺ (aq, 1M) + Cl₂ (aq) → 2HCl (aq)

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