The oxidant which cannot act as a reducing agent is :

S O_{2}

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N O_{2}

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C O_{2}

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C l O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B $C O_{2}$
The oxidant which cannot act as a reducing agent is carbon dioxide $C O_{2}$ as C atom is in its highest oxidation state and cannot increase its oxidation state.

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