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Which acts both an oxidizing as well as reducing agent?

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H N O_{3}

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H N O_{2}

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C

H_{2} S O_{4}

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H C l

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Solution

The correct option is B $H N O_{2}$
$H N O_{3}$ oxidation number of $N$ is $=$ +5
Highest O.N., only reduces, acid only oxidising agent.
$H N O_{2}$ oxidation number $=$ +3
It reduces as well as oxidise, act both oxidising and reducing agent.
$H_{2} S O_{4}$ oxidation number $=$ +6
Highest O.N., only reduces, act only oxidising agent.
So $H N O_{2}$ acts both an oxidising as well as reducing agent

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