Which outcome results at the anode in a direct borohydride fuel cell (DBFC) when borohydride degrades prematurely?

💡 Explanation

Premature degradation of borohydride increases the generation of intermediate species, therefore **hydrogen evolution** increases which causes a higher overpotential, because the catalyst mediates unwanted pathways, rather than complete borohydride oxidation which produces borate.

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