Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide have some properties in common. Which property is shown by one of these compounds, but…

28 2015 AIPMT-I The p-Block Elements Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur Easy

Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide have some properties in common. Which property is shown by one of these compounds, but not by the other?

A forms 'acid-rain'

B is a reducing agent

C is soluble in water

D is used as a food-preservative

Detailed Solution

Both oxides form acid rain, act as reducing agents and dissolve in water.
Only sulphur dioxide is used as a food preservative.

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