Which oxide does not act as a reducing agent?

N O

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N O_{2}

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N_{2} O

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N_{2} O_{5}

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Solution

The correct options are
A $N O_{2}$
B $N_{2} O_{5}$
$N O_{2} (g) + S O_{2} (g) \to N O (g) + S O_{3} (g)$ here $N O_{2}$ act as a oxidising agent.
$N_{2} O_{5}$ is strong oxidising agent.
Remaining all are reducing agents.
Hence, option B and D are correct.

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