P-Block Elements Ques 271

Question: Which oxide do not act as a reducing agent

[MP PET 1990]

Options:

A) $ NO $

B) $ NO_2 $

C) $ N_2O $

D) $ N_2O_5 $

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ N_2O_5 $ is an anhydride of $ HNO_3 $ $ 2HNO_3\to N_2O_5+H_2O $ Therefore, it can act only as oxidising agent.



NCERT Chapter Video Solution

Dual Pane