AP EAMCET202018 Sep 2020Evening ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which oxide among the following cannot act as a reducing agent?
Options
- A( SO ₂ )
- B( NO ₂ )
- C( CO ₂ )
- D( ClO ₂ )
Correct answer
C. ( CO ₂ )
Step-by-step solution
When, the central atom of an oxide of (p )-block element has its highest group oxidation state ( [( ON )_ ] ) it cannot be oxidised further, i.e., it will not act as a reducing agent.