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The electronegativity of a group 13 element ' E ' is same as that of Ge (on Pauling scale and up to one decimal point). The CORRECT statements about 
are
A
It can act as a reducing agent.
and and
and and
B
It can act as an oxidizing agent.
and and
and and
C
is more stable than 
. Only
Only
D
The standard electrode potential value for 
is positive.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Only
Only
is positive. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Only
Only
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
EN of ' 
' is 1.8 that is same as 'Ge'
' E ' 
acts as oxidizing agent
Stability order : 
(due to inert pair effect)
The standard electrode potential value 
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