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Which of the following statements is wro...

Which of the following statements is wrong ?

A

`SO_2` dissolves in water and forms sulphurous acid

B

`SO_2` acts as a bleaching agent

C

`SO_2` has pungent odour

D

`SO_2` acts only as oxidising agent

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The correct Answer is:
D
`SO_2` acts as an oxidising agent as well as reducing agent.
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