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JEE MainChemistryModeratePhysical Chemistry
Which of the following substances acts as an oxidizing as well as
a reducing agent?
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NaNO_2, (Sodium nitrite) act both as oxidizing as well as
reducing agent because in it N atom is in +3 oxidation state
(intermediate oxidation state)
Oxidizing property
[IMAGE] Reducing property
reducing agent because in it N atom is in +3 oxidation state
(intermediate oxidation state)
Oxidizing property
[IMAGE] Reducing property
Source: Grass-G / CH-09 Chemistry Paper 26 October.docx
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