Which of the following species can act as oxidising as well as reducing agent?

C l O^{4 -}

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C l O^{-}

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M n O^{4 -}

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N O^{3 -}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C l O^{-}$
In $C l O^{-}$ , the oxidation state of $C l = + 1$
Range of oxidation state of $C l$ is $- 1$ to $+ 7$
hence it can gain as well as lose electrons. So it can act both as oxidising and reducing agent.

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