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Statement I: Pb^(4+) compounds are stron...

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’.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is Not a correct explanation for Statement-1

C

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False

D

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True

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