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name the oxidation states in which tin and lead can act as oxidising and reducing agents?

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Tin in +2 oxidation state acts as a reducing agent
Tin in +4 oxidation state acts as an oxidizing agent

Lead in +4 oxidation state acts as an oxidizing agent.
Lead in +2 oxidation state acts as a reducing agent.

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