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Which of the following species can funct...

Which of the following species can functions both as oxidising as well as reducing agent ?

A

`Cl^(-)`

B

`ClO_(4)^(-)`

C

`ClO^(-)`

D

`MnO_(4)^(-)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
In all the given species except `ClO^(-)`, the central atoms are either in their minimum or maximum oxidation states and hence, they cannot further decrease ot increase their oxidation states. In `ClO^(-)` , the oxidation state of Cl can be increased or decreased when it acts as oxidising or reducing agents.
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