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The compound that cannot act both as oxi...

The compound that cannot act both as oxidising and reducing agent is

A

`HNO_(2)`

B

`H_(3)PO_(4)`

C

`H_(2)SO_(3)`

D

`H_(2)O_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
As in `H_(3)PO_(4)` Phosphorous is present it.s maximum oxidation number state hence it cannot act as reducing agent.
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