The fuel cell reaction generates electricity directly from $2 \mathrm{H}_2+\mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow

Question

The fuel cell reaction generates electricity directly from $2 \mathrm{H}_2+\mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$. What potential should the battery generate (under standard conditions)?

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

Standard potential for hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell is $1.23 	ext{ V}$.