ElectrochemistryHard

Question

In the following chemical reaction :
Ag2O + H2O + 2e- → 2Ag + 2OH-

Options

A.Hydrogen is reduced
B.Electrons are reduced
C.Water is oxidised
D.Silver is oxidised

Solution

In the given rection, water is being oxidised because it is accepting oxygen from
Ag2O, while Ag+ is reduced.
Ag2O + H2O + 2e- → 2Ag + 2OH-

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