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

A

More powerful inert pair effect in Pb than Ge

B

The ionisation energy `Pb lt IE` of Ge

C

Pb is more electronegative than Ge

D

The ionic radius of `Ge^(2+) and Ge^(4+)` are greter than `Pb^(2+)` and `Pb^(4+)`

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