JEE Main 2024 — p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14) Question with Solution
JEE Main 2024 (08 Apr Shift 1)
Question
Give below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: The stability order of +1 oxidation state of Ga, In and T1 is T1.
Reason R: 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:
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
CBoth and are true and is the correct explanation of .
Step-by-step explanation
The relative stability of +1 oxidation state progressively increases for heavier elements due to inert pair effect.
Stability of
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