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NEET · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide have some properties in common. Which property is shown by one of these compounds, but not by the other ?

  1. A Is soluble in water.
  2. B Is used as a food preservative.
  3. C Forms 'acid-rain'.
  4. D Is a reducing agent.
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(B) Is used as a food preservative.

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\(S O_{2}\) is used as a food-preservative. It is an antioxidant. \(N O_{2}\) is not used as food preservative.