Answer the following questions using the data given below:
1.
| Assertion: | Stannous chloride is a strong oxidizer that turns mercuric chloride into mercury. |
| Reason: | Stannous chloride produces a grey precipitate with mercuric chloride, but not with stannic chloride. |
2.
| Assertion: | A reducing agent is a substance that can either accept an electron. |
| Reason: | A substance that helps in oxidation is known as a reducing agent. |