Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 31
31. One of the characteristic properties of nonmetals is that they
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(a) Are reducing agents
(b) Form basic oxides
(c) Form cations by electron gain
(d) Are electronegative
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 31.(a)
Solution:
(a) Non metals form oxides with oxygen and thus reduce oxides of metals behaving as reducing agents.
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