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Published on: August 14, 2026
Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide have some, properties in common. Which property is
shown by one of these compounds, but not by the other?
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Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide forms acid rain. 'Acid rain' is the rain water containing
sulphuric acid and nitric acid.
and 
act as a good reducing agent. e.g. 
reduces halogens to halogen acid.
and 
both are soluble in water.
is used in the manufacture of sodium bisulphite 
which is used as a preservative for jams, jellies and squashes.
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