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In a galvanic cell utilizing a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell configuration, which half-reaction occurs at the cathode?Select one:a.NiO(OH)(s) + H₂O + e- → Ni(OH)₂(s) + OH⁻(aq)b.2H₂(g) → 4H⁺(aq) + 4e-c.Zn(s) → Zn²⁺(aq) + 2e-d.O₂(g) + 4H⁺ (aq) + 4e- → 2H₂O(l)

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In a galvanic cell utilizing a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell configuration, which half-reaction occurs at the cathode?Select one:a.NiO(OH)(s) + H₂O + e- → Ni(OH)₂(s) + OH⁻(aq)b.2H₂(g) → 4H⁺(aq) + 4e-c.Zn(s) → Zn²⁺(aq) + 2e-d.O₂(g) + 4H⁺ (aq) + 4e- → 2H₂O(l)

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The correct answer is d. O₂(g) + 4H⁺ (aq) + 4e- → 2H₂O(l). In a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell, the cathode half-reaction involves the reduction of oxygen to form water.

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