Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11

In the redox reaction involving H3PO2 and AgNO3, which species is reduced?

A

Ag+

B

H3PO2

C

NO3-

D

H2O

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In the reaction H3PO2 + 4 AgNO3 + 2 H2O → H3PO4 + 4Ag + 4HNO3, silver ions (Ag+) are reduced to solid silver (Ag). This indicates that Ag+ acts as the oxidizing agent.

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