Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): In the reaction H3PO2 + 4AgNO3 + 2H2O → H3PO4 + 4Ag + 4HNO3, H3PO2 acts as a reducing agent. | Reason (R): A reducing agent is a substance that loses electrons in a redox reaction.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In the given reaction, H3PO2 is oxidized to H3PO4, indicating that it loses electrons and acts as a reducing agent. The reason correctly explains this definition.
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