STATEMENT-1: $$Pb^{4+}$$ compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than $$Sn^{4+}$$ compounds.
and
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’.

A

STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

B

STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True; STATEMENT-2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1

C

STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False

D

STATEMENT-1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True