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Assertion :A standard hydrogen electrode is also called reversible electrode. Reason: Standard hydrogen electrode can act both as anode as well as cathode in an electrochemical cell.

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If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

A is correct but R is incorrect

D

If both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

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