Standard electrode potential values, E°V for Al³⁺/Al is –1.66 V and that of Tl³⁺/Tl is +1.26 V. Predict about the formation of M³⁺ ion in solution and compare the electropositive character of the two metals.

Options

1. AAluminum (Al) has a higher tendency to form M³⁺ ions in solution.
2. BThallium (Tl) has a higher tendency to form M³⁺ ions in solution.
3. CBoth metals have equal tendencies to form M³⁺ ions in solution.
4. DNone of the above statements are correct.