Consider the single electrode process $2H^{+} + 2e^{-} \rightleftharpoons H_2$ catalyzed by a platinum black electrode in $HCl$ electrolyte. The potential of the electrode is $-0.059 \ V$. What is the concentration of the acid in the hydrogen half-cell if the $H_2$ pressure is $1 \ bar$ (in $M$)?

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $0.1$
  • D
    $0.01$

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