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The relative stability of +1 oxidation state of group 13 elements follows the order :

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Think of the inert pair effect: the ns2 electrons become more reluctant to take part in bonding going down the group.
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  • \(\mathrm{Tl} \lt \mathrm{In} \lt \mathrm{Ga} \lt \mathrm{Al}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Al} \lt \mathrm{Ga} \lt \mathrm{Tl} \lt \mathrm{In}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Al} \lt \mathrm{Ga} \lt \mathrm{In} \lt \mathrm{Tl}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Ga} \lt \mathrm{Al} \lt \mathrm{In} \lt \mathrm{Tl}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Group 13 elements have the configuration ns2np1 and can show +3 (using all three electrons) or +1 (only the np electron is used; the ns2 pair stays inert).
Down the group, the inert pair effect increases because poorly shielding d and f electrons make the ns2 pair more strongly held and less available for bonding.
So the stability of +1 increases down the group: Al < Ga < In < Tl (Tl(I) is more stable than Tl(III)).
Answer: (3) Al < Ga < In < Tl
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