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Published on: August 13, 2026
Statement -1: Pb 4+ compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than Sn 4+ compounds
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'.
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In p-block elements (i.e. 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 the Pb 4+ a stronger oxidizing agent. Therefore, the statement-2 is incorrect.
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