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If for an electrode, the standard reduction potential is negative then, it is a ________ than hydrogen electrode.

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stronger oxidising agent
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stronger reducing agent
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both (1) and (2)
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none
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Solution

The correct option is B stronger reducing agent
When the standard reduction potential is negative, the electrode has higher tendency to undergo oxidation as it will readily lose electrons. Hence, it is stronger reducing agent than hydrogen electrode.

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