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

Option: 1

is soluble in water.


Option: 2

is used as a food-preservative.


Option: 3

forms 'acid-rain'


Option: 4

is a reducing agent.


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SO2 is used in the manufacture of sodium bisulfate (NaHSO3) which is used as a preservative for jams, jellies, and squashes. Suphur dioxide has anti-microbial and antioxidant properties and inhibits the spoilage of food. 

NO2 is not used as a food preservative.
the correct answer is option 2.

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