The compound that cannot| The p-Block Elements|JEE MAIN 2020

JEE MAIN 2020

09-01-20 S1

Question

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

Select the correct option:

$\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_4$

$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_3$

$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_2$

`$\mathrm{HNO}_2$

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Solution

In $\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_4, \mathrm{P}$ is present in +5 oxidation state and it can act as reducing agent only

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JEE Main

Chemistry

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