Question
Chemistry Question on Standard electrode potentials and electrochemical cells
A hydrogen gas electrode is made by dipping platinum wire in a solution of HCl of pH = 10 and by passing hydrogen gas around the platinum wire at one atm pressure. The oxidation potential of electrode would be
A
0.059 V
B
0.59 V
C
0.118 V
D
1.18 V
Answer
0.59 V
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): 0.59 V.