Assertion: A negative value of standard reduction potential means that reduction takes place on this electrode with reference to standard hydrogen electrode.
Reason: The standard electrode potential of a half cell has a fixed value.

Options

A. if both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false
D. If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer

D

Explanation

A negative value of standard reduction potential means that oxidation takes place ont his electrode with reference to SHE.