Identify correct statement for reaction stated below. Ag_2O + H_2O + 2e^- 2Ag + 2OH^-

MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

Identify correct statement for reaction stated below.

(A)Water is oxidised.
(B)Hydrogen is oxidised.
(C)Silver is reduced.Correct
(D)Hydrogen is reduced.

Answer: (C)

Solution

Oxidation numbers: in , Ag is +1 (O is -2); in elemental Ag it is 0. Silver gains one electron per atom (+1 to 0), so silver is reduced (the reaction is a reduction half-reaction, as electrons appear on the left

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