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Compound A used as a strong oxidizing agent is amphoteric in nature. It is the part of lead storage batteries. Compound A is:
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE MainJEE Main 2021 (26 Feb Shift 1)
Options:
  • A PbO
  • B Pb3O4
  • C PbO2
  • D PbSO4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: PbO2

PbO2 is amphoteric and strong oxidizing agent and also a component of lead storage batteries.

In lead storage batteries PbO2 is used. In this Oxidation state of Pb is +4 so, it is always reduced and behaves as oxidizing agent

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