Which compound acts as an oxidizing as well as a reducing agent?

S O_{2}

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M n_{2} O_{7}

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A l_{2} O_{3}

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C r O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is C $S O_{2}$
$S O_{2}$
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here, S is in intermediate oxidation state so it have tendency to loose electron as well as to gain electron so it can act as both.

Hence option A is correct.

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