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In the equation below, which species acts as the oxidizing agent? Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2...

In the equation below, which species acts as the oxidizing agent? Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2 H+ (aq) + 2 HSO4 – (aq)  2 PbSO4(s) + 2 H2O(l) (A) Pb(s) (B) PbO2(s) (C) H + (aq) (D) HSO4 – (aq)

Can someone explain what oxidization is?

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The oxidising agent in the above said reaction is (B) PbO2(s). The explanation is given in attached image. The explanation of oxidation is also given.

queen_honey_blossom answered 2 years ago
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