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← ScienceWhich inefficiency arises when using water electrolysis for hydrogen production at higher pressures?
A)Increased solubility in aqueous solution
B)Reduced performance of the electrodes
C)Increased activation energy barrier
D)Hydrogen crossover through the membrane✓
💡 Explanation
Elevated pressure increases hydrogen crossover, which is diffusion through the electrolyte membrane. This reduces efficiency because gas separates on the wrong side of the membrane, diminishing product yield, therefore crossover losses increase rather than decreased solubility or electrode performance.
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