The compound that cannot act both as oxidizing and reducing agent is
Solution
In , Nitrogen has oxidation state , nitrogen has maximum oxidation state and minimum , hence nitrous acid can act both as oxidizing and reducing agent.
Sulphur has maximum oxidation state and minimum is , in sulphur has oxidation state , hence it can act as both oxidizing and reducing agent.
For oxygen maximum oxidation state is and minimum is , in Oxygen has oxidation state , hence it can act bot as oxidizing and reducing agent.
As in , Phosphorous is present in it’s maximum oxidation state i.e., , hence it cannot act as reducing agent.
Asked in: JEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 1)