Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
In the reaction H3PO2(aq) + 4 AgNO3(aq) + 2 H2O(l) → H3PO4(aq) + 4Ag(s) + 4HNO3(aq), what is being reduced?
A
Silver ions (Ag+)
B
Phosphorous in H3PO2
C
Water (H2O)
D
Nitrate ions (NO3-)
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In this reaction, silver ions (Ag+) are reduced to silver metal (Ag), indicating they gain electrons. This aligns with the redox process where reduction involves the gain of electrons.
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