Consider the following reaction : HCHO + 2[Ag(NH 3 ) 2 ] + + 3OH – → 2Ag + HCOO – + 4NH 3…

Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSERedox Reactions

Consider the following reaction : HCHO + 2[Ag(NH3)2]+ + 3OH 2Ag + HCOO + 4NH3 + 2H2O
Which of the following statements regarding oxidation and reduction is correct?

  1. HCHO is oxidised to HCOOand [Ag(NH3)2]+ is reduced to Ag.
  2. HCHO is reduced to HCOO and [Ag(NH3)2]+ is oxidised to Ag.
  3. [Ag(NH3)2]+ is reduced to Ag while OH is oxidised to HCOO.
  4. [Ag(NH3)2]+ is oxidised to NH3 while HCHO is reduced to H2O.

Answer

(A) HCHO is oxidised to HCOO – and [Ag(NH 3 ) 2 ] + is reduced to Ag.

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