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The oxidant which cannot act as a reduci...

The oxidant which cannot act as a reducing agent is

A

`SO_(2)`

B

`NO_(2)`

C

`CO_(2)`

D

`ClO_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`CO_(2)` has the maximum oxidation state of `+4`. So it cannot go to higher oxidation state.
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