Statement-1: $S b C l_{5}$ is more covalent than $S b C l_{3}$
Statement-2 : The higher oxides of halogens are tend to be more stable than the lower ones.

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Statement-1 is correct but Statement-2 is incorrect

If both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are incorrect

Statement-1 is incorrect but Statement-2 is correct

If both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are correct

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Detailed Solution

According to Fajan’s rule $S b^{+ 5}$ has more polarizing power than $S b^{+ 3} .$ Therefore $S b C l_{5}$ is more covalent than $S b C l_{3}$ .
Stability of higher oxides of halogen is primarily due to Higher oxidation state
More electronegative halogen
Resonance stabilization