The reaction 1/2 H₂(g) + AgCl(s) ⇌ H⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq) + Ag(s) occurs in which of the given galvanic cells?

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The reaction $$\frac{1}{2} H_2(g) + AgCl(s) \leftrightharpoons H^+(aq) + Cl^-(aq) + Ag(s)$$ occurs in which of the given galvanic cells?

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B. Pt $$\vert$$ H$$_2$$(g) $$\vert$$ HCl(sol$$^n$$) $$\vert$$ AgCl(s) $$\vert$$ Ag

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A. Pt $$\vert$$ H$$_2$$(g) $$\vert$$ HCl(sol$$^n$$) $$\vert$$ AgNO$$_3$$(sol$$^n$$) $$\vert$$ Ag

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C. Pt $$\vert$$ H$$_2$$(g) $$\vert$$ KCl(sol$$^n$$) $$\vert$$ AgCl(s) $$\vert$$ Ag

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D. Ag $$\vert$$ AgCl(s) $$\vert$$ KCl(sol$$^n$$) $$\vert$$ AgNO$$_3$$ $$\vert$$ Ag

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