Of the following acids the one which has the capability to form complex compound and also possesses oxidising and reducing properties is:
A
HNO3
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B
HNO2
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C
HCOOH
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D
HCN
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Solution
The correct option is BHNO2 Because nitrogen has the middle valency in HNO2, it has both oxidizing and reducing properties. It also has the capability to form complex compounds.