NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: ELECTRO CHEMISTRY

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In a cell containing zinc electrode and standard hydrogen electrode(SHE), the zinc electrode acts as :

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Correct option: A

Anode

Option A is correct because zinc has a higher tendency to lose electrons than hydrogen, so it undergoes oxidation at the anode, while hydrogen ions get reduced at the cathode (SHE).

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