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Following reactions occur at cathode during the electrolysis of aqueous copper (II) chloride solution:
`CU_((aq))^(2+)+ 2e^(-)rightarrow Cu_(s),` `E^(@) = + 0.34V`
`H_((aq))^(+) +e^(-) rightarrow (1)/(2)H_(2(s)),` `E^(@) = 0.00V`
On the basis of their standard reduction electrode potential `(E^(@))` values, which reaction is feasible at the cathode and why?

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To determine which reaction is feasible at the cathode during the electrolysis of aqueous copper (II) chloride solution, we need to analyze the standard reduction potentials (E°) of the given half-reactions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Half-Reactions**: The two half-reactions provided are: - Copper(II) ion reduction: \[ ...
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