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The calomel electrode is only used as _________(a) Oxidising electrode(b) Reducing electrode(c) Depends on the half cell(d) Cannot be saidI had been asked this question during an interview.My enquiry is from Types of Fuel Cells in chapter Electro Chemical Cells and Corrosion of Applied Chemistry

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Correct CHOICE is (B) REDUCING electrode

To explain: The calomel electrode is used only as a reducing electrode. The electrolyte used is a SOLUTION of POTASSIUM chloride.



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