Identify the overall oxidation reaction that occurs in a lead storage cell during discharge.

  • A
    $Pb_{(aq)}^{2+} + SO_{4(aq)}^{2-} \longrightarrow PbSO_{4(s)}$
  • B
    $PbSO_{4(s)} + 2 H_2O_{(l)} \longrightarrow PbO_{2(s)} + 4 H_{(aq)}^{+} + SO_{4(aq)}^{2-} + 2 e^{-}$
  • C
    $Pb_{(s)} + SO_{4(aq)}^{2-} \longrightarrow PbSO_{4(s)} + 2 e^{-}$
  • D
    $PbSO_{4(s)} + 2 e^{-} \longrightarrow Pb_{(s)} + SO_{4(aq)}^{2-}$

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