One of the commonly used electrodes is the calomel electrode. Under which of the following categories does the calomel electrode fall?

  • A
    Metal - Insoluble Salt - Anion electrodes
  • B
    Oxidation - Reduction electrodes
  • C
    Gas - Ion electrodes
  • D
    Metal ion - Metal electrodes

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