Question
For the electrochemical cell
$$Pt\left( s \right)\mathop {\left| {{H_2}\left( g \right)} \right|}\limits_{1\,atm} {H^ + }\left( {1\,M} \right)\left| {,Cu\left( s \right)} \right.$$ which one of the following statements is true ?
A.
$${H^ + }\,ions$$ are formed at anode and $$Cu$$ is deposited at cathode.
B.
$${H_2}$$ is liberated at cathode and $$Cu$$ is deposited at anode.
C.
Oxidation occurs at cathode.
D.
Reduction occurs at anode.
Answer :
$${H^ + }\,ions$$ are formed at anode and $$Cu$$ is deposited at cathode.
Solution :
$$\eqalign{
& A:\,{H_2}\left( g \right) \rightleftharpoons 2{H^ + }\left( {aq} \right) + 2{e^ - } \cr
& C:C{u^{2 + }}\left( {aq} \right) + 2{e^ - } \rightleftharpoons Cu\left( s \right) \cr} $$