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Which of the following is not a reducing agent ?

A

`SO_2`

B

`H_2O`

C

`CO_2`

D

`NO_2`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`CO_2` is not a reducing agent as carbon cannot increase its oxidation state beyond 4 (O.S. of C in `CO_2`=4)
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