Question

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

• A. stronger oxidising agent
• B. stronger reducing agent
• C. both (1) and (2)
• D. none

Answer 1

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.