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HNO(2) acts both as reductant and as oxi...

`HNO_(2)` acts both as reductant and as oxidant, while `HNO_(3)` acts only as oxidant. It is due to their

A

Solubility ability

B

Maximum oxidation number

C

Minimum oxidation number

D

Minimum number of valence electrons

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The correct Answer is:
B
In `overset("*")(HNO_2)` oxidation number of N = + 3
In `overset("*")(HNO_3)` oxidation number of N = + 5.
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