JEE Main 2025 — p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution
JEE Main 2025 (23 Jan Shift 1)
Question
The incorrect statement among the following is options .
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B can act as an oxidizing agent, but not as a reducing agent.
Step-by-step explanation
can acts as both oxidising agent as well reducing agents because due to intermediate oxidation state, it can oxidise and reduce as well.
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