The compound that cannot act both as oxidising and reducing agent is:

Question:

The compound that cannot act both as oxidising and reducing agent is:

  1. $\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}$

  2.  $\mathrm{HNO}_{2}$

  3.  $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{3}$

  4. $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$


Correct Option: 1

Solution:

In $\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4}$ oxidation state of $\mathrm{P}$ is $+5$, which cannot be oxidised further to a higher oxidation state.

Hence, it cannot act as reducing agent.

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