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Ge (II) compounds are powerful reducing agents whereas Pb (IV) compounds are strong oxidants. It can be because to

A

`Pb gt Ge ` (w.r.t electropositively)

B

`Pb lt Ge` (ionisation potential)

C

lonic radii of `Pb^2+ & Pb^4+` are larger than those of `Ge^2+` and `Ge^4+`

D

inert Pair effect is more prominent in Lead than in Germanium

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