NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Practice
Derivative of nitrogen (III) act as
Options
- AOxidizing agent only
- Breducing agent only
- Cboth oxidizing and reducing agent
- Dnitrating agent
Correct answer
C. both oxidizing and reducing agent
Step-by-step solution
Derivatives of nitrogen (III) has both oxidizing and reducing properties as it is having intermediate oxidation state 2 N a N O 2 + 3 O x i d a n t + 2 K I + 2 H 2 S O 4 → I 2 + 2 N O + 2 + K 2 S O 4 + N a 2 S O 4 + 2 H 2 O 2 K M n O 4 + 5 N a N O 2 + 3 ( Reductant ) + 3 H 2 S O 4 → 2 M n S O 4 + 5 N a N O + 5 3 + K 2 S O 4 + 3 H 2 O