JEE Main20245 Apr 2024Morning ShiftChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
Given below are two statements : Statement I : In group 13, the stability of +1 oxidation state increases down the group. Statement II : The atomic size of gallium is greater than that of aluminium. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
- BStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- CBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- DStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Correct answer
D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Step-by-step solution
Statement I : Number of d & f electrons, increases down the group and due to poor shielding of d & f e ⁻ , stability of lower oxidation states increases down the group Statement II : The atomic size of aluminium is greater than that of gallium.