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Which acts both an oxidizing as well as reducing agent?

A

`HNO_3`

B

`HNO_2`

C

`H_2SO_4`

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
`HNO_2` undergoes disproportionation reaction i.e. both oxidation and reduction simultaneously.
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