Which statement concerning the proton exchange membrane fuel cell is not correct
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Question
Which statement concerning the proton exchange membrane fuel cell is not correct?
At the anode, hydrogen gas is oxidized to water.
The cell uses platinum as a catalyst.
A limiting factor is the cost of producing hydrogen as the fuel.
At the cathode, oxygen is reduced to water.
The actual fuel cell reaction causes no pollution of any kind.
a.At the anode, hydrogen gas is oxidized to water.
b.The cell uses platinum as a catalyst.
c.A limiting factor is the cost of producing hydrogen as the fuel.
d.At the cathode, oxygen is reduced to water.
e.The actual fuel cell reaction causes no pollution of any kind.
Explanation / Answer
Answer:-
a. At the anode , hydrogen gas is oxidised to water.
this is not correct because at the anode hydrogen is oxidised to H+ ions
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