Balance the Following Half Reaction in Base Solution: H₂0 (L)→

question 42

Multiple Choice

Balance the following half reaction in base solution: H₂0 (l) → H₂ (g)

• A)2H₂O (l)+ 2 e^- → H₂ (g)+ 2 OH^- (aq)
• B)2H₂O (l)→ 2H₂ (g)+ 2 e^- + O₂
• C)2H₂O (l)→ H₂ (g)+ 2 H⁺ + 2e^-
• D)H₂O (l)→ 2H⁺ + 2OH^-
• E)2H₂O (l)→ H₂ (g)+ 2OH^- (aq)+ 5 e^-

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