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When connected to a Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE) electrons flow from an unknown half cell to the SHE. Which statement is correct?

A

The unknown half cell is the anode.

B

Oxidation occurs at the SHE.

C

`E_(red)^(@)` for the unknown half cell is positive.

D

`E_(cell)^(@)` is negative.

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