Statement-1. Pb^(4+) compoundsare stronger oxidizing agent than Sn^(4+) compounds. Statement-2.The higher oxidation statesfor the group 14 elements are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to inert pair effect.

Statement-1. Pb^(4+) compoundsare stronger oxidizing agent than Sn^(4+

1.	Statement-1. Pb^(4+) compoundsare stronger oxidizing agent than Sn^(4+) compounds. Statement-2.The higher oxidation statesfor the group 14 elements are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to inert pair effect.
Answer» Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True , Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1. 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. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. Solution :Correct statement-2. The LOWER oxidation states for the group 14 ELEMENTS are more stable forheavier membersdue to INERT PAIR effect.