Answer:
+4
Explanation:
In PbO
2
, oxygen exhibits an oxidation number of −2 (since it's not a peroxide or superoxide).
Let the oxidation number of Pb be x. Then, for the compound to be neutral, the oxidation numbers of all atoms should add up to zero.
⇒x+(−2)+(−2)=0
x=+4
So the oxidation no. of Pb is +4.
