The reduction potential of a hydrogen half-cell will be negative if:

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

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