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SnCl^(2) acts as a reducing agent becaus...

`SnCl^(2)` acts as a reducing agent because

A

`SnCl_(2)` can accept electrons readily

B

`Sn^(3+)` is more stable than `Sn^(2+)`

C

`Sn^(4+)` is more stable than `Sn^(2+)`

D

`Sn^(2+)` can be readily converted to metallic tin.

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