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Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide have some properties in common.

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

Options

(a) is a reducing agent
(b) is soluble in water
(c) is used as a food-preservative
(d) forms ‘acid-rain’

Correct Answer:

is used as a food-preservative

Explanation:

SO₂ is widely used in food and drinks industries for its property as a preservative and antioxidant while NO₂ is not used as food perservative.

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