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Assertion : `HNO_(2)` can act both as a reducing agent and an oxidising agent.
Reason : In `HNO_(2)`, oxidation state of nitrogen is +3 which can change from -3 to +5.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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