Assertion (A) :` Pb^(+4)` compounds are stronger oxidiising agents than ` Sn^(4+)` compounds .
Reason (R): The higher oxidation states for group `14` elements are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to inert pair effect .

Options

A. Statement-1 is Ture, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is Ture, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
C. Statement-1 is Ture, Statement-2 is False
D. Statement-1 is Flase, Statement-2 is True

Answer

C

Explanation

In `p`-block elements (i.e `14^(th)` group here), the lower oxidation state becomes more stable on groing down the group due to inert pair effect. Thus, `Pb^(4+)` is less stable than `Sn^(4+)`. This makes the `Pb^(4+)` a stronger oxidising agent. Therefore, the statement-2 is incorrect.