(a) What are fuel cells? Explain the electrode reactions involved in the working of H2 – O2 fuel cell. (b) Represent the galvanic cell in which the reaction Zn (s) + Cu2+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cu (s) takes place. -Chemistry

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(a) Fuel cells : These cells are the devices which convert the energy produced during combustion of fuels like H2, CH4, etc. directly into electrical energy. The electrode reaction for H2 – O2 fuel cell : (b) The galvanic cell may be represented as Zn (s) | Zn2+ (1M) || Cu2+ (1M) | Cu (s)

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