The half-reaction occurring at the cathode during electrolysis of an aqueous copper(II) iodide solution is Group of answer choices I2 + 2e– → 2I–. Cu → Cu2+ + 2e–. Cu2+ + 2e– → Cu. 2I– → I2 + 2e–. 2e– + 2H2O →  H2 + 2OH–.

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The half-reaction occurring at the cathode during electrolysis of an aqueous copper(II) iodide solution is

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I2 + 2e → 2I.
Cu → Cu2+ + 2e.
Cu2+ + 2e → Cu.
2I → I2 + 2e.
2e + 2H2O →  H2 + 2OH.
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Electrochemical cell consists of two half cells. The half cell on which reduction occurs is known as cathode. The half cell on which the oxidation occurs is known as anode. These two half cells work together and constitute the electrochemical cell. But on which half cell reduction or oxidation will occur, it is decided on the basis of the electrode potential values.

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