6AgNO4(aq) + PH3(g) + 3H2O(l) → 6Ag(s) + H3PO3(g) + 6HNO3(aq)

In the above reaction, the reducing agent is?

  • A HNO3(aq)
  • B H2O(l)
  • C PH3(g)
  • D AgNO3(aq)
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The correct answer is C. PH3(g)

Phosphorus(iii)hydride is a strong reducing agent which reduces solution of silver or copper(ii)salts to the metals or phosphides.

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