Which of the following statement is true with respect to inert-pair effect?

1. $\mathrm{S}{\mathrm{n}}^{2+}$ is oxidising agent while $\mathrm{P}{\mathrm{b}}^{4+}$ is reducing agent
2. $\mathrm{S}{\mathrm{n}}^{2+}$ and $\mathrm{P}{\mathrm{b}}^{4+}$ are both oxidising agent and reducing agent
3. $\mathrm{S}{\mathrm{n}}^{2+}$ is reducing agent while $\mathrm{P}{\mathrm{b}}^{2+}$ is oxidising agent
4. $\mathrm{S}{\mathrm{n}}^{2+}$ is reducing agent while $\mathrm{P}{\mathrm{b}}^{4+}$ is oxidising agent

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