Which of the following can act only as an oxidizing agent?

N H O_{3}

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H_{2} S O_{3}

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H N O_{2}

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N O

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Solution

The correct option is C $N H O_{3}$
The compound which has its maximum oxidation state cannot act as reducing agent and only as oxidising agent.

A) $+ 5 (N) ⟶ X$
B) $+ 4 (S) ⟶ + 6$
C) $+ 1 (N) ⟶ + 5$
D) $+ 2 (N) ⟶ + 5$

Hence, the answer is $N H O_{3} .$

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