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Which outcome accompanies hydrogen evolution at a cathode?

A)Increase in local pH near electrode
B)Decrease in local redox half-potential
C)Formation of oxidized metallic layer
D)Consumption hydroxide ions at electrode

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Hydrogen evolution consumes protons; therefore, local hydroxide concentration increases, raising the pH, rather than resulting in the reactions associated with metallic oxidation. The mechanism is proton reduction at the electrode.

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