The stability of the +1 oxidation state increases in the sequence:

1. Al <Ga<In<Tl

2. Tl<In<Ga<Al

3. In<Tl<Ga<Al

4. Ga<In<Al<Tl

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Which of the following best explains why the atomic radius of gallium is smaller than that of aluminium?

1. Poor shielding effect of the 2d-electrons

2. Poor shielding effect of the 3d-electrons

3. Poor shielding effect of the 3p-electrons

4. Poor shielding effect of the 2s-electrons

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Match the species given in Column I with the properties mentioned in Column II.

Column I          Column II
A.  \(\text{BF}^-_4\) 1. Oxidation state of the central atom is +4
B.  AlCl3 2. Tetrahedral shape
C.  SnO 3. Lewis acid
D.  PbO2 4. Can be further oxidized

Codes:

A B C D
1. 2 3 4 1
2. 1 2 3 4
3. 1 4 3 2
4. 4 1 3 2
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From the following, the compound(s) that react(s) with \(\mathrm{BF}_3\) is/are :
 

1. Ethers 2. \( \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \)
3. \(\mathrm{NH}_3 \) 4. All of the above
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Which of the following elements does not exhibit the inert pair effect?

1. Al 2. Sn
3. Pb 4. Thallium
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Which of the following ions acts as the strongest oxidising agent?

1.  Tl3+

2.  Ga3+

3.  ln3+

4.  Al3+

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Match the species given in Column I with properties given in Column II.

Column I Column II
A. Diborane 1. Used as a flux for soldering metals
B.  Quartz 2. Crystalline form of silica
C. Borax 3. Banana bonds
D. Aluminosilicate 4.  Used as a catalyst in petrochemical industries
Codes:
A B C D
1. 3 4 1 2
2. 1 2 3 4
3. 3 2 1 4
4. 4 1 3 2
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Which of the following represents the correct order of first ionization enthalpy
(ΔᵢH₁, in kJ mol⁻¹) among Group 13 elements?

1. B > Al > Ga > In > Tl 2. B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
3. B < Al > Ga < In > Tl 4. B > Al < Ga > In < Tl
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Which of the following represents the coordination number of Al in aluminate ions?

1.  Three (3) 2.  Six (6)
3.  One (1) 4.  Four (4)
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Select the correct order of atomic radii for the elements of Group 13.

1. B < Al < In < Ga < Tl
2. B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
3. B < Ga < Al < Tl < In
4. B < Ga < Al < In < Tl

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