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Potential for some half cell reactions are given below. On the basis of these mark the correct answer.
(i) `H^(+)(aq) + e^(-) rightarrow (1/2)H^(2)(g)` `E_(cell)^(@) = 0.00V`
(ii) `2H_(2)O(l) rightarrow O_(2)(g) + 4H^(+)(aq) + 4e^(-)`, `E_(cell) = 1.96V`
(iii) `2SO_(4)^(2-)(aq) rightarrow S_(2)O_(8)^(2-)(aq) + 2e^(-), E_(cell)^(@) = 1.96V`

A

In dilute sulphuric acid solution, hydrogen will be reduced at cathode.

B

In concentrated sulphuric acid solution, water will be oxidised at anode.

C

In dilute sulphuric acid solution, water will be oxidised at anode.

D

In dilute sulphuric acid solution, `SO_(4)^(2-)` ion will be oxidised to tetrathionate ion at anode.

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