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Of the following acids the one which has the capability to form complex compound and also possesses oxidising and reducing properties is:

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HNO3
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HNO2
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HCOOH
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HCN
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Solution

The correct option is B HNO2
Because nitrogen has the middle valency in HNO2, it has both oxidizing and reducing properties. It also has the capability to form complex compounds.

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