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A standard hydrogen electrode has zero e...

A standard hydrogen electrode has zero electrode potential because :

A

hydrogen is easier to oxidise

B

this electrode potential is assumed to be zero

C

hydrogen atom h as only on e electron

D

hydrogen is the lightest element.

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B
The value is arbitrary.
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