When AgNO3 comes in contact with skin, it leaves a black stain. This is because of:
A
HNO3 produced by hydrolysis of AgNO3
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B
AgOH produced by hydrolysis of AgNO3
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C
Its reduction of silver
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D
Its oxidation to silver oxide
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Solution
The correct option is C Its reduction of silver When silver nitrate comes in contact with skin, it is reduced to white color metallic silver. In most cases, a black stain appears due to formation of finely divided silver which has black color.