The standard potential of the reaction at 298 K by using

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Problem

The standard potential of the reaction

\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{e}^- \rightarrow \frac{1}{2} \text{H}_2 + \text{OH}^-

at 298 K by using

K_w(\text{H}_2\text{O}) = 10^{-14}

, is: (a)

-0.826\text{ V}

(b)

0.826\text{ V}

(c)

0\text{ V}

(d)

-0.5\text{ V}