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The oxide which cannot act as reducing agent is

A

`NO_2`

B

`SO_2`

C

`CO_2`

D

`CIO_2`

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C
(c) Carbon has the maximum oxidation state of +4, therefore carbon dioxide `(CO_2)` cannot act as a reducing agent.
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