Practice question
Question
In the reaction Pb + PbO₂ + 2H₂SO₄ → 2PbSO₄ + 2H₂O, what is the oxidizing agent?
Explanation
PbO₂ (Pb: +4 to +2) accepts electrons from Pb (0 to +2), acting as the oxidizing agent.
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