In the electrolysis of HNO 3 (aq), hydrogen is produced at the cathode. According to a table

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In the electrolysis of HNO3(aq), hydrogen is produced at the cathode. According to a table of reduction potentials, NO3(aq) is easier to reduce than H+(aq). Suggest a possible reason why H2 formed rather than NO. What is the product formed at the anode? Write an equation for the anode reaction.

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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