Question:

The correct statements among I to III regarding group 13 element oxides are,
(I) Boron trioxide is acidic.
(II) Oxides of aluminium and gallium are amphoteric.
(III) Oxides of indium and thallium are basic.

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In group 13, the acidic character of oxides decreases and the basic character increases down the group.
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  • (II) and (III) only
  • (I), (II) and (III)
  • (I) and (III) only
  • (I) and (II) only
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The Correct Option is B

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Group 13 oxide character changes down the group from acidic to amphoteric to basic.
(I) \(\mathrm{B_2O_3}\) is acidic: True.
(II) \(\mathrm{Al_2O_3}\) and \(\mathrm{Ga_2O_3}\) are amphoteric: True.
(III) \(\mathrm{In_2O_3}\) and \(\mathrm{Tl_2O_3}\) are basic: True (standard textbook trend).
All three statements are correct.
Answer: (2) (I), (II) and (III)
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