Write the overall cell reaction for the galvanic cell given below. Pt(s)∣ H₂(g)∣ H⁺(aq)∣∣ Cl₂(g)∣ Cl^-(aq)∣ Pt(s) A)Pt(s)+ H₂(g)+ Cl^-(aq)→ Pt(s)+ 2 H⁺(aq)+ 2 Cl₂(g) B)2 H⁺(aq)+ 2 Cl₂(g)→ 2 HCl(aq) C)H₂(g)+ Cl₂(g)→ 2 H⁺(aq)+ 2 Cl^-(aq) D)No reaction would occur because there is no salt bridge.

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The overall cell reaction can be written by combining the oxidation and reduction half-reactions. In this cell, the oxidation half-reaction occurs at the anode (Cl₂(g) → Cl^-(aq) + e-) and the reduction half-reaction occurs at the cathode (H₂(g) + e- → H⁺(aq)). By combining these two half-reactions, we can obtain the overall cell reaction as: H₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2 H⁺(aq) + 2 Cl^-(aq) This reaction shows the reduction of HSO4- ions and the oxidation of Cl- ions, leading to the production of sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid.

Write the Overall Cell Reaction for the Galvanic Cell Given