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Which reference electrode is used to measure the electrode potential of other electrodes? - Chemistry

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Which reference electrode is used to measure the electrode potential of other electrodes?

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Standard hydrogen electrode is the reference electrode whose electrode potential is taken to be zero. The electrode potential of other electrodes is measured with respect to it.

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Chapter 3: Electrochemistry - Exercises [Page 40]

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NCERT Exemplar Chemistry [English] Class 12
Chapter 3 Electrochemistry
Exercises | Q III. 44. | Page 40

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