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For the following reaction, identify the element that was oxidized, the element that was reduced, and the reducing agent. Give an explanation for each answer. SnCl2 + PbCl4 -> SnCl4 + PbCl2
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For the following reaction, identify the element that was oxidized, the element that was reduced, and the reducing agent. Give an explanation for each answer.

SnCl2 + PbCl4 -> SnCl4 + PbCl2

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Tin was oxidized - the oxidation state changed from +2 to +4
lead was reduced. - the oxidation state changed from +4 to +2
Clorine was the reducing agent (I think)
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