In which of the following conditions will the reduction potential of a hydrogen half-cell be negative?

  • A
    $P_{H_2} = 2 \ atm$ and $[H^{+}] = 2 \ M$
  • B
    $P_{H_2} = 2 \ atm$ and $[H^{+}] = 1 \ M$
  • C
    $P_{H_2} = 1 \ atm$ and $[H^{+}] = 1 \ M$
  • D
    $P_{H_2} = 1 \ atm$ and $[H^{+}] = 2 \ M$

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