Question: why pbcl2 is a good oxidizing agent?
Answer: As we move down the group 14, the stability of +4 oxidation state decreases while +2 oxidation state increases due to the inert pair effect , hence PbCl gets easily reduced . hence its a strong oxidising agent . In PbCl2 , there is Pb2+ ion . ... It loses electrons that's why act as oxidising reagent .