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 $
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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.