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A half cell reaction is one which:
  1. goes only half way to completion
  2. involves only half a mole of electrolyte
  3. takes place at one electrode
  4. consumes half a unit of electricity

A
consumes half a unit of electricity
B
goes only half way to completion
C
involves only half a mole of electrolyte
D
takes place at one electrode
Solution
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In an electrochemical cell, a redox reaction occurs. Oxidation occurs at one electrode and reduction occurs at another electrode. The reaction occuring at each electrode is known as half cell reaction.
Hence, option C is the correct one.

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