JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Electrochemistry JEE Main

In a cell containing a zinc electrode and a standard hydrogen electrode (SHE), the zinc electrode acts as

(A)AnodeCorrect
(B)Cathode
(C)Neither cathode nor anode
(D)Both anode and cathode

Answer: (A)

Solution

, so Zn is more reactive and is oxidised, acting as the anode.

Question ID VK-143914