What Is the Reduction Half-Reaction for the Following Overall Cell

question 186

Multiple Choice

What is the reduction half-reaction for the following overall cell reaction? Ni²⁺(aq) + 2 Ag(s) → Ni(s) + 2 Ag⁺(aq)

• A)Ag(s)+ e^- → Ag⁺(aq)
• B)Ag⁺(aq)+ e^- → Ag(s)
• C)Ni²⁺(aq)+ 2 e^- → Ni(s)
• D)Ni²⁺(aq)+ e^- → Ni(s)

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