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Question
In construction of Standard Hydrogen Electrode, platinum acts as ______.
Options
inert electrode
positive ion producing electrode
negative ion producing electrode
null electrode
Solution
In construction of Standard Hydrogen Electrode, platinum acts as inert electrode.
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