Assertion : $Pb^{4+}$ compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than $Sn^{4+}$ compounds.
Reason : The higher oxidation states for the group $14$ elements are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to 'inert pair effect'.
Reason : The higher oxidation states for the group $14$ elements are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to 'inert pair effect'.
- AIf both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- BIf both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
- CIf the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
- DIf both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
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