Is ${MnO}_{2}$ a reducing agent?

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Manganese dioxide ( ${MnO}_{2}$ ) is a reducing agent.
The oxidation state of $Mn$ in ${MnO}_{2}$ is $+ 4$ , which is between the highest and lowest oxidation states.
It should also be noted that this compound can act as both an oxidizing and a reducing agent.
Hence, ${MnO}_{2}$ is a reducing agent.

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