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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Select one:
O a.
The standard hydrogen electrode uses H2(g, 1 bar) and H*(aq, 0.1 M)
O b. The standard hydrogen electrode oxidises a Pt electrode in an aqueous acidic solution
Oc.
The standard hydrogen electrode reduces a Pt electrode in an aqueous acidic solution
O d. The standard hydrogen electrode can only be used to produce H2(g) from H*(aq). The reverse reaction is not possible
O e.
The potential of the standard hydrogen electrode is always zero
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