MCQ
Which of the following has been universally accepted as a reference electrode at all temperatures and has been assigned a value of zero volt
  • A
    Graphite electrode
  • B
    Copper electrode
  • C
    Platinum electrode
  • Standard hydrogen electrode

Answer

Correct option: D.
Standard hydrogen electrode
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Hydrogen electrode is the primary standard electrode. The hydrogen electrode can act as cathode or anode with respect to other electrode.

$H_2 \rightarrow 2 H^{+}+2 e^{-}(\text {Anode })$

$2 H^{+}+2 e^{-} \rightarrow H_2 \text { (cathode) }$

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