NEET2016Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Best reagent for the conversion of AgNO ₃ to Ag is
Options
- AHClO ₄
- BH ₃ PO ₂
- CHIO ₄
- DI ₂
Correct answer
B. H ₃ PO ₂
Step-by-step solution
H ₃ PO ₂ is a good reducing agent as it contains two P - H bonds and thus reduces aligned & AgNO ₃ to Ag. & 4 AgNO ₃+ H ₃ PO ₂+2 H ₂ O 4 Ag + H ₃ PO ₄ & +4 HNO ₃ & aligned