MCQ
$STATEMENT-1$: $\quad \mathrm{Pb}^{4+}$ compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than $\mathrm{Sn}^{4+}$ compounds.and

$STATEMENT-2$: 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 correct explanation for $STATEMENT-1$
  • B
    $STATEMENT-1$ is True, $STATEMENT-2$ is True; $STATEMENT-2$ is $NOT$ a correct explanation for $STATEMENT-1$
  • $STATEMENT-1$ is True, $STATEMENT-2$ is False
  • D
    $STATEMENT-1$ is False, $STATEMENT-2$ is True

Answer

Correct option: C.
$STATEMENT-1$ is True, $STATEMENT-2$ is False
c
The lower oxidation states for the group $14$ elements are more stable for the heavier member of the group due to inert pair effect.

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