When Ag is exposed to air it gets a black coating of
(a)AgNO(b)Ag2S
(c)Ag2O(d)Ag2CO3
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Correct Answer:  (b) Ag2S

Explanation:   When Ag is exposed to air it gets a black coating because silver reacts with H2S gas present in the air to form a black coating of Ag2S. The reaction is given below:

 $Ag (s) + H_2S (g) → Ag_2S (s) + H_2 (g)$

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