NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Practice
Which of the group element does not form M(III) iodide?
Options
- AAl
- BGa
- CIn
- DTl
Correct answer
D. Tl
Step-by-step solution
Due to inert pair effect, Tl prefers its +1 oxidation state while bonding with iodine and TlI form. Although thallium (Tl) form T l I 3 , but the O.S. of thallium is +1 in this compound, because iodine is present as tri-iodide ion I 3 - .