JAMB - Chemistry (2010 - No. 21)
6\(AgNO_{4(aq)} + PH_{3(g)} + 3H_2O_{(l)}\) → 6\(Ag_{(s)} + H_3PO_{3(g)} + 6HNO_{3(aq)}\)
In the above reaction, the reducing agent is?
In the above reaction, the reducing agent is?
HNO3(aq)
H2O(l)
PH3(g)
AgNO3(aq)
Selitys
Phosphorus(iii)hydride is a strong reducing agent which reduces solution of silver or copper(ii)salts to the metals or phosphides.