$A$ standard hydrogen electrode has zero electrode potential because

  • A
    Hydrogen is easiest to oxidise
  • B
    The electrode potential is assumed to be zero
  • C
    Hydrogen atom has only one electron
  • D
    Hydrogen is the lightest element

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