A standard hydrogen electrode has zero e...

A standard hydrogen electrode has zero electrode potential because :

A

hydrogen is easiest ot oxidize

B

this electrode potential is assumed to be zero

C

hydrogen atom has oly one electron

D

hydrogen is the lighest element

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