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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which oxide among the following cannot act as a reducing agent?

  1. A \(\mathrm{SO}_2\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{NO}_2\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CO}_2\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{ClO}_2\)
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(C) \(\mathrm{CO}_2\)

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When, the central atom of an oxide of \(p\)-block element has its highest group oxidation state \(\left[(\mathrm{ON})_{\max }\right]\) it cannot be oxidised further, i.e., it will not act as a reducing agent.