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JEE Advanced · Chemistry · 18. Chemical Kinetics

Statement \(1 \mathrm{~Pb}^{4+}\) compounds are stronger oxidising 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'.

  1. A Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is a correct explanation for Statement 1.
  2. B Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is not a correct explanation for Statement 1.
  3. C Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.
  4. D Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
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(C) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

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In early p-block, on moving top to bottom, the stability of lower oxidation state increases due to inert pair effect. \(\mathrm{Pb}^{4+}\) is less stable than \(\mathrm{Sn}^{4+}\), making it a better oxidising agent The lower oxidation state for the group 14 elements are more stable for the heavier members.
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