NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-70

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    Which compound acts as an oxidising as well as reducing agent?

    A) \[S{{O}_{2}}\]                     

    B) \[MnS{{O}_{2}}\]

    C) \[A{{l}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}\]                

    D) \[Cr{{O}_{3}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The minimum and maximum oxidation number of S are -2 and +6 respectively. Since the oxidation number of S in \[S{{O}_{2}}\] is +4, therefore it can be either increased or decreased. Therefore, \[S{{O}_{2}}\] behaves as both an oxidising and a reducing agent.    


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