Statement I: `Pb^(4+)` compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than `Sn^(4+)` compounds.
Statement II:The higher oxidation states for the group 14 elements are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to ‘inert pair effect’.

Options

A. If bothe (A) and ( R) are correct and (R) is correct eplanation of (A)
B. If bothe (A) and ( R) are correct and (R) is correct eplanation of (A)
C. If (A) is correct , buyt (R) is incrorect .
D. If (A) is incrorect byt ( R) is correct .

Answer

C

Explanation

Aswsertion (A) is true , reason (R) is false .
Down the group , the inert pair effect incerases , therefore , the higher oxidation state becomes less stabnle , and the lower oxidation state becomes more stable down the proup .`Pb^(4+)` has a higher tendency to pass into `Pb^(2+)` and is , therefore , a good oxidisng agent compared to `Sn^(4+)`.