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A standard hydrogen electrode has zero e...

A standard hydrogen electrode has zero electrode potential because :

A

Hydrogen is easiest to oxidise

B

This electrode potential is assumed to be zero

C

Hydrogen atom has only one electron

D

Hydrogen is the lightest element

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