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Question
The compound that cannot act both as oxidizing and reducing agent is ______.
Options
H3PO4
HNO2
H2SO3
H2O2
MCQ
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Solution
The compound that cannot act both as oxidizing and reducing agent is H3PO4.
Explanation:
The oxidation state of P in H3PO4 is +5, which cannot be further oxidized to a higher oxidation state.
As a result, it cannot act as a reducing agent.
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