Q64 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 2) · Chemistry

The stability of +1 oxidation state among Al, Ga, In and Tl increases in the sequence:

  • A
    Ga<In<Al<Tl
  • Correct answer
    B
    Al<Ga<In<Tl
  • C
    Tl<In<Ga<Al
  • D
    In<Tl<Ga<Al

Solution

The inert-pair effect is the tendency of the two electrons in the outermost atomic-s orbital to remain unshared in compounds of post-transition elements.

Inert-pair effect is seen in the elements of 13th,14th, 15th and 16th groups.

Due to the inert-pair effect elements down the group exhibit oxidation state which is 2 units lesser than the elements above them.

Stability of +1 oxidation state due to inert pair effect is in the order Al<Ga<In<Tl

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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