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Stability of the +1 oxidation state down group 13 (inert pair effect)

This type of question, asked 4 times: 2021 Paper 26, 26 Jun 2022, 5 Apr 2024, 8 Apr 2024. All 4 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2021 Paper 26

    40
    Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: In TlI3TlI_{3}, isomorphous to CsI3CsI_{3}, the metal is present in +1+1 oxidation state. Reason R: Tl metal has fourteen ff electrons in its electronic configuration. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  2. Question 2

    26 Jun 2022

    36
    Choose the correct stability order of group 13 elements in their +1-oxidation state.

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  3. Question 3

    5 Apr 2024

    37
    Given below are two statements: Statement I: In group 13, the stability of +1 oxidation state increases down the group. Statement II: The atomic size of gallium is greater than that of aluminium. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  4. Question 4

    8 Apr 2024

    35
    Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R: Assertion A: The stability order of +1 oxidation state of GaGa, In and TlTl is Ga<In<TlGa < In < Tl. Reason RR : The inert pair effect stabilizes the lower oxidation state down the group. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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