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Published on: August 12, 2026
Thallous chloride is more stable than thallic chloride because of
A
More ionic character
B
Larger size of 
ion
ion
C
High hydration energy of 
ion
ion
D
Inert pair effect
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Thallium is more stable in +1 oxidation state due to inert pair effect.
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