S Block Elements Question 49
Question: The oxide, which cannot act as a reducing agent, is
[Pb. CET 2002]
Options:
A) $ NO_2 $
B) $ SO_2 $
C) $ CO_2 $
D) $ ClO_2 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Reduction is accompanied by an increase in oxidation number of the reducing agent. C belong to IVA so the max-O.N. is +4. In $ CO_2 $ the oxidation number of C is +4, which cannot be further increased. Hence, $ CO_2 $ can not act as reducing agent.
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