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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 -p-Block elements - I

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 \(\mathrm{Ga}\), In and \(\mathrm{Tl}\) is \(\mathrm{Ga}<\mathrm{In}<\mathrm{Tl}\). 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 :

  1. A Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A\).
  2. B \(A\) is true but \(R\) is false.
  3. C Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true but \(R\) is \(NOT\) the correct explanation of \(A\).
  4. D \(A\) is false but \(R\) is true.
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(A) Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A\).

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The relative stability of +\(1\) oxidation state progressively increases for heavier elements due to inert pair effect. \(\therefore\) Stability of \(A \ell^{+1}<\mathrm{Ga}^{+1}<\mathrm{In}^{+1}<\mathrm{T} \ell^{+1}\)
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