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Which of the following is not a reducing...

Which of the following is not a reducing agent ?

A

`SO_(2)`

B

`H_(2)O_(2)`

C

`CO_(2)`

D

`NO_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Oxidation state of `C "in" CO_(2)` is `+4`, which is maximum So it does not undergo oxidation, and hence, it is not a reducing agent.
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