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Assertion : `HNO_(2)` can act both as a reducing agent and an oxidising agent.
Reason : In `HNO_(2)`, oxidation state of nitrogen is +3 which can change from -3 to +5.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1).

B

If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (2).

C

If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then mark (3).

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4).

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D
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