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(C) The inert pair effect results in the stabilization of an oxidation state that is two units less than the common group oxidation state. The stabili

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$Sn^{+2}$ is a reducing agent but $Pb^{+4}$ is an oxidizing agent.

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(C) The inert pair effect results in the stabilization of an oxidation state that is two units less than the common group oxidation state. The stability of the lower oxidation state increases down the group. Thus,$Pb^{2+}$ is much more stable than $Pb^{4+}$,which makes $Pb^{4+}$ a strong oxidizing agent as it readily gets reduced to $Pb^{2+}$. Conversely,$Sn^{2+}$ is less stable than $Sn^{4+}$,so $Sn^{2+}$ acts as a reducing agent and gets oxidized to $Sn^{4+}$.

Choose the correct statement from the following with reference to the inert pair effect.

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