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What reaction does platinum catalyze in hydrogen fuel cells?

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Answer:

Oxygen reduction reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

Pt is used as the catalyst for both the hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) occurring at the anode and the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the cathode. Usually, the Pt catalyst takes the form of small particles on the surface of somewhat larger carbon particles that act as a support.

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