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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

  1. A Tl3+ salts are oxidizing agents.
  2. B Ga+ salts are reducing agents.
  3. C Pb4+ salts are better oxidizing agents.
  4. D As+5 salts are better oxidizing agents.
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(D) As+5 salts are better oxidizing agents.

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According to the inert pair effect, stability of lower oxidation state is more dominant than that of stability of higher oxidation state, so Tl+ is more stable than Tl3+. Therefore, Tl3+ salts are are better oxidising agents. In case of gallium, Ga3+ is more stable oxidation…
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