NTA Abhyas 2020
- Exam
- NTA Abhyas
- Year
- 2020
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Redox Reactions
NTA Abhyas 2020 · Chemistry · Redox Reactions
Which of the following acts as an oxidising as well as reducing...
Which of the following acts as an oxidising as well as reducing agent?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
As in , is in oxidation state but nitrogen can have oxidation states from to so it is in between the maximum and minimum oxidation state hence it can either get reduced or oxidized, depending on the conditions. It means it can act both as an oxidizing and a reducing agent. It can work both as oxidising as well as reducing agent.
(I) As an oxidising agent:
(II) As reducing agent:
(I) As an oxidising agent:
(II) As reducing agent: