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Following reactions occurs at cathode during the electrolysis of aqueous silver chloride solutoin:
`Ag^(+)(aq)+barerarrAg(s)`
`E^@=+0.80V` and `H^(+)(aq)+barerarr1/2H_2(g)`
`E^@=0.00V`
On the basis of their standard reduction potential values. which reaction is feasible at the cahode and why?

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