Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 160

Question: In the electrochemical cell $ H_2(g),1,atm,|{H^{+}}(1M)||C{u^{2+}}(1M),|Cu(s) $ Which one of the following statements is true [EAMCET 1997]

Options:

A) $ H_2 $ is cathode; $ Cu $ is anode

B) Oxidation occurs at $ Cu $ electrode

C) Reduction occurs at $ H_2 $ electrode

D) $ H_2 $ is anode; $ Cu $ is cathode

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ H_2 $ is anode because oxidation takes place. Cu is cathode because reduction is takes place.



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