The electrode with reaction : Cr2O2−7(aq)+14H⊕(aq)+6e−→2Cr3+(aq)+7H2O can be represented as:
A
Pt|H⊕(aq),Cr2O2−7(aq)
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B
Pt|H⊕(aq),Cr2O2−7(aq),Cr3+(aq)
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C
PtH2|H⊕(aq),Cr2O2−7
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D
PtH2|H⊕(aq),Cr2O2−7(aq),Cr3+(aq)
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Solution
The correct option is BPtH2|H⊕(aq),Cr2O2−7(aq),Cr3+(aq) Cr2O2−7 reduces to 2Cr3+, so must be represented at cathode. H2 is oxidized to 2H⊕, so must be represented at anode.