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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Surface Chemistry

This equation represents the preparation of gold sol by \(2 \mathrm{AuCl}_3+3 \mathrm{HCHO}+3 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Au}+3 \mathrm{HCOOH}+6 \mathrm{HCl}\).

  1. A Oxidation
  2. B Reduction
  3. C Double decomposition
  4. D Hydrolysis
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Correct Answer

(B) Reduction

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Detailed explanation

In the given reaction, gold \((\mathrm{Au})\) goes from +3 state in \(\mathrm{AuCl}_3\) to zero in \(\mathrm{Au}\). Thus, reduction is taking place in the preparation of Au sol.