Electrochemistry 2 Question 35

34. Ammonia is always added in this reaction. Which of the following must be incorrect?

(a) $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ combines with $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$to form a complex

(b) $\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{NH}{3}\right){2}^{+}$is a stronger oxidising reagent than $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$

(c) In the absence of $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ silver salt of gluconic acid is formed

(d) $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ has affected the standard reduction potential of glucose/gluconic acid electrode

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Solution:

  1. $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ has no effect on the $E^{\circ}$ of glucose/gluconic acid electrode.