When is the reduction potential of a hydrogen half-cell negative?

  • A
    $p(H_2) = 2 \, atm$ and $[H^+] = 1.0 \, M$
  • B
    $p(H_2) = 2 \, atm$ and $[H^+] = 2.0 \, M$
  • C
    $p(H_2) = 1 \, atm$ and $[H^+] = 2.0 \, M$
  • D
    $p(H_2) = 1 \, atm$ and $[H^+] = 1.0 \, M$

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