6AgNO4(aq) + PH3(g) + 3H2O(l) → 6Ag(s) + H3PO3(g) + 6HNO3(aq)
In the above reaction, the reducing agent is?
HNO3(aq)
H2O(l)
PH3(g)
AgNO3(aq)
Correct answer is C
Phosphorus(iii)hydride is a strong reducing agent which reduces solution of silver or copper(ii)salts to the metals or phosphides.