A standard hydrogen electrode has zero electrode potential because

(A) hydrogen is easiest to oxidise 

(B) this electrode potential is assumed to be zero

(C) hydrogen atom has only one electron

(D) hydrogen is the lightest element

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Correct option (B) this electrode potential is assumed to be zero

Explanation :

The electrode potential of a standard hydrogen electrode is arbitrarily assumed to be zero.

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