Question

Assertion (A) Platinum and gold are used as inert electrodes.
Reason (R) $Pt$ and $Au$ do not participate in the reaction and provide the surface for oxidation or reduction.

• A. Assertion and Reason both are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
• B. Assertion and Reason both are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
• D. Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Metals like platinum or gold are used as inert electrodes. They do not participate in the reaction but provide their surface for oxidation or reduction reactions and for conduction of electrons.