Question

Pbo2 acts as oxidizing agent and sncl2 acts as reducing agent it is due to

Answer 1

Answer: oxidation state of pb in pbo2 is +4

But lead is stable in +2 therefore it gains electrons by acting as oxidizing agent

In sncl2 o.s of Sn is +2 but Sn is more stable in +4 therefore it loses electrons by acting as reducing agent

Explanation: