Are "stannic ions" Sn^(4+) or "plumbic ions" Pb^(4+) oxidizing or reducing agents? What about "stannous ions" Sn^(2+) or "plumbous ions" Pb^(2+)?
1 Answer
Jun 1, 2017
The metal in the higher oxidation state is the reducing agent.......
Explanation:
The metal in the higher oxidation state is the reducing agent.......the electron pair acceptor:
And of course, these species could be reduced to give the bivalent metal ion..........