Consider the following reaction : HCHO + 2[Ag(NH 3 ) 2 ] + + 3OH – → 2Ag + HCOO – + 4NH 3…
Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSE — Redox 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?
- HCHO is oxidised to HCOO– and [Ag(NH3)2]+ is reduced to Ag.
- HCHO is reduced to HCOO– and [Ag(NH3)2]+ is oxidised to Ag.
- [Ag(NH3)2]+ is reduced to Ag while OH– is oxidised to HCOO–.
- [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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