If the standard hydrogen electrode acts as an anode, the reaction at anode will be:

H₂ (g) → H⁺ (aq) + e^-

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H₂ (g) → 2H⁺ (aq) + 2e^-

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H⁺ (aq) + e^-→ H₂ (g)

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2H⁺ (aq) + 2e^-→ H₂ (g)

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Solution

The correct option is B
H₂ (g) → 2H⁺ (aq) + 2e^-

Oxidation reaction takes place at anode. So, a balanced oxidation half reaction will be the reaction representation at anode.

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