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The compound that canact both as oxidixising and reducing agent is `:`

A

`KO_(2)`

B

`Mn_(2)O_(7)`

C

`Al_(2)O_(3)`

D

`SO_(3)`

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A
`KO_(2)` can act as both oxidizing as well as reducing agent since it has `- 0.5` O.S which is between its highest 0 and lowest O.S`-2`, Thus it can increase as well as decrease its oxidation number.
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