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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) = 1.23V`
(iii) `2SO_(4)^(2-)(aq) rightarrow S_(2)O_(8)^(2-)(aq) + 2e^(-), E_(cell)^(@) = 1.96V`

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(a) In dilute sulphuric acid solution, hydrogen will be reduced at cathode

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(b) In concentrated sulphuric acid solution, water will be oxidised at anode

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(c) In dilute sulphuric acid solution water will be oxidised at anode

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

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To solve the question regarding the half-cell reactions and their potentials, we will analyze each option based on the provided half-cell reactions and their standard reduction potentials. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Half-Cell Reactions**: - The half-cell reactions provided are: - (i) \( H^+(aq) + e^- \rightarrow \frac{1}{2} H_2(g) \) with \( E^\circ_{cell} = 0.00V \) - (ii) \( 2H_2O(l) \rightarrow O_2(g) + 4H^+(aq) + 4e^- \) with \( E^\circ_{cell} = 1.23V \) ...
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