Stability of the +1 oxidation state down group 13 (inert pair effect)
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Question 1
2021 Paper 26
40Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: In , isomorphous to , the metal is present in oxidation state. Reason R: Tl metal has fourteen electrons in its electronic configuration. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
26 Jun 2022
36Choose the correct stability order of group 13 elements in their +1-oxidation state.Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
5 Apr 2024
37Given 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:Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 4
8 Apr 2024
35Given 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 , In and is . Reason : 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:Tap an option to check your answer.