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`HNO_(2)` acts both as reductant and as oxidant, while `HNO_(3)` acts only as oxidant. It is due to their

A

Solubility ability

B

Maximum oxidation number

C

Minimum oxidation number

D

Minimum number of valence electrons

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B
In `Hoverset(*)(N)O_(2)` oxidation number of `N= +3`
In `Hoverset(*)(N)O_(3)` oxidation number of `N= +5`.
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