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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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Knowledge Check

  • The oxide, which cannot act as a reducing agent, is

    A
    `NO_2`
    B
    `SO_2`
    C
    `CO_2`
    D
    `CIO_2`
  • The oxide which cannot act as reducing agent is

    A
    `SO_(2)`
    B
    `NO_(2)`
    C
    `CO_(2)`
    D
    `ClO_(2)`
  • Which can act as a reducing agent ?

    A
    `HNO_(3)`
    B
    `H_(2)SO_(4)`
    C
    `H_(2)S`
    D
    `KMnO_(4)`
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