Question

Select the true statement below: none of these statements are true CO2 has more covalent character than NO2 CO2 is a stronger reducing agent than NO2 NO2 is more acidic than CO2 CO2 is more polar than NO2

Answer 1

A reducing agent is the one with which can get oxidise itself by giving away electrons. CO₂ shape is linear and zero dipole moment where as NO₂ is bent and has got polarity. So NO₂ is stronger reducing agent than CO₂

Acidic nature is the tendency to gain electron. Stonger the electronegativity of the element, stronger the pull to attract the electrons. N is more electronegative than C. Hence NO₂ is more acidic than CO₂ (though they have the same oxidation state of +4) - True

CO2 is more polar than NO2 - False