What is the shorthand notation that represents the following galvanic cell reaction? 2 Fe²⁺(aq)+ Cl₂(g)→ 2 Fe³⁺(aq)+ 2 Cl^-(aq) A)Fe²⁺(aq)∣ Fe³⁺(aq)∣∣ Cl₂(g)∣ Cl^-(aq) B)Fe(s)∣ Fe²⁺(aq)∣∣ Fe³⁺(aq)Cl₂(g)∣ Cl^-(aq)∣ C(s) C)Pt(s)∣ Fe³⁺(aq),Fe²⁺(aq),Cl₂(g)∣∣ Cl^-(aq)∣ C(s) D)Pt(s)∣ Fe²⁺(aq),Fe³⁺(aq)∣∣ Cl₂(g)∣ Cl^-(aq)∣ C(s)

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The shorthand notation for a galvanic cell is written as:

anode | anode solution || cathode solution | cathode

In the given reaction, FeS1U1P12 is oxidized to FeS1U1P13 at the anode, so it is the anode. ClS1U1B12S1U1B0 is reduced to ClS1U1P1-S1S1P0(aq) at the cathode, so it is the cathode. Thus, the correct shorthand notation for the given reaction is:

Pt(s) | FeS1U1P12+S1S1P0(aq), FeS1U1P13+S1S1P0(aq) || ClS1U1B12S1U1B0(g) | ClS1U1P1-S1S1P0(aq) | C(s)

What Is the Shorthand Notation That Represents the Following Galvanic