AP EAMCET202021 Sep 2020Evening ShiftChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
The possible oxidation states of group 13 elements is/are
Options
- A+3
- B(+1,+3 )
- C+1
- D(+1,+2,+3 )
Correct answer
B. (+1,+3 )
Step-by-step solution
The general oxidation state exhibited by the group 13 elements in the group are +3 and +1 due to its general electronic configuration (n s^2, n p^1 ). As we go down the group of boron family, the tendency to form +1 ion increases. This is due to inert pair effect. Hence, the correct option is (b).