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Which of the following is not the characteristics of silver/silver chloride electrode?(a) These electrodes have good electrical and chemical stability(b) It can be used in temperatures greater than 600oC(c) It can be used in places or solutions that have strong reducing agents(d) It should not be used in solutions that contain proteins, sulphide or bromideI had been asked this question in a national level competition.The query is from Secondary Reference Electrodes topic in chapter pH Meters and Ion Analysers of Analytical Instrumentation

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The correct option is (c) It can be USED in places or solutions that have STRONG reducing agents

Easy explanation: The silver/silver chloride electrode cannot be used in places or solutions that have strong reducing agents. They will REDUCE the silver ions to silver METAL.



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