Q.

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the reaction ?
CH3CHO+AgNH32+OHCH3COO+Ag

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a

Reduction of [Ag(NH3)2] occurs

b

Three moies of OH are required in the above reaction

c

The equivalent weight CH3CHO is 22

d

CH3CHO is an oxidizing agent

answer is C.

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CH3CHO is an oxidizing agent which reduces Ag from +1 to zero oxidation state, which results in the formation of a grey ppt (or silver mirror like appearance on the wall of test tube).

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