A certain electrochemical cell has for its cell reaction: Zn(s) + Cu2+ --> Cu(s) + Zn2+(aq) which is the half-reaction occurring at the cathode? a. Zn2+(aq) + 2e- b. Zn(s) --> Zn2+(aq) + e- c. Cu2+(s) + e- --> Cu(aq) d. Cu2+(aq) + 2e- --> Cu(s) e. none
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