MCQ
In $IIIA$ group, $Tl$ (thalium) shows $+1$ oxidation state while other members show $+3$ oxidation state. Why
  • A
    Presence of lone pair of electron in $Tl$
  • Inert pair effect
  • C
    Large ionic radius of $Tl$ ion
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: B.
Inert pair effect
b
(b) Inert pair effect become significant for the $6^{th}$ and $7^{th}$ period of $p$ -block element.

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