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Which of the Following Is the Correct Half-Cell Reaction for the Anode

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Which of the following is the correct half-cell reaction for the anode process in the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of potassium sulfate?


A) SO42-(aq) \rightarrow SO2(g) + O2(g) + 2 e-
B) H2O(l) \rightarrow 1/2 O2(g) + 2 H+(aq) + 2 e-
C) H2O(l) + 1/2 O2(g) + 2 e- \rightarrow 2 OH-(aq)
D) SO42-(aq) + 4 H+(aq) + 2 e- \rightarrow SO2(g) + 2 H2O(l)
E) 3 H2O(l) + e- \rightarrow 1/2 H2(g) + 3 OH-(aq) + 2 H+(aq)

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