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 factors is primarily responsible for the smaller atomic radius of
gallium compared to 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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