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The e.m.f. of the followig cell, Zn|u...

The e.m.f. of the followig cell,
`Zn|underset((1M))(ZnSO_(4))||underset(("1M"))(H^(+))|underset((g, 1 "atm"))(H_(2))|Pt` is 0.769 volts
The reduction potential of Zn electrode will be

A

zero volt

B

0.769 V

C

`-0.769 V`

D

`7.69 V`

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C
The SRP of SHE is arbitrarily zero.
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