The P Block Elements - Result Question 40
####41. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide have some properties in common. Which property is shown by one of these compounds, but not by the other?
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(a) is a reducing agent
(b) is soluble in water
(c) is used as a food-preservative
(d) forms ‘acid-rain’
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Solution:
- (c) $SO_2$ is widely used in food and drinks industries for its property as a preservative and antioxidant while $NO_2$ is not used as food preservative.
