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In group 14 the lower oxidation state becomes more stable down the group. The reason is 

(a)  Inert pair effect 

(b)  Decreases in ionisation potential 

(c)  Metallic character increases 

(d)  Decrease in electron affinity

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In group 14 the lower oxidation state becomes more stable down the group. The reason is Inert pair effect

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