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
