AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    A developer used in photography is

    A)  a weak acid

    B)  a weak base

    C)  a mild reducing agent

    D)  an oxidizing agent

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     A developer is a mild reducing agent. Ferrous oxalate, an alkaline solution of quinol, metal or amidol are some common developers. A developer in photography reduces the AgBr to Ag as \[AgBr+developer\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}\underset{\text{oxidised developer}}{\mathop{Ag+HBr+}}\,\]


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