Q48 / 180 · KCET 2023 · Chemistry

The reducing agent in the given equations

Correct answer
A
$\mathrm{Zn}$
B
$\mathrm{O}_2$
C
$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
D
$\mathrm{CN}^{-}$

Solution

$\mathrm{Zn}$ acts as a reducing agent in the given reactions. It reduces $\mathbf{A g}$ and itself gets oxidised.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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