Q18 / 75 · JEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 1) · Chemistry
The compound that cannot act both as oxidizing and reducing agent is
- Correct answerA
- B
- C
- D
Solution
In , Nitrogen has oxidation state , nitrogen has maximum oxidation state and minimum , hence nitrous acid can act both as oxidizing and reducing agent.
Sulphur has maximum oxidation state and minimum is , in sulphur has oxidation state , hence it can act as both oxidizing and reducing agent.
For oxygen maximum oxidation state is and minimum is , in Oxygen has oxidation state , hence it can act bot as oxidizing and reducing agent.
As in , Phosphorous is present in it’s maximum oxidation state i.e., , hence it cannot act as reducing agent.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.