Statement-1 : $\mathrm{Pb}^{4+}$ compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than $\mathrm{Sn}^{4+}$ com

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Statement-1 : $\mathrm{Pb}^{4+}$ compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than $\mathrm{Sn}^{4+}$ 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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(c) : The oxidizing action shows the following order\ $\mathrm{Pb}^{4+}>\mathrm{Sn}^{4+}>\mathrm{Ge}^{4+}$\ The lower oxidation states for the group 14 elements is more stable for heavier\ elements in the group due to inert pair effect.\