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Aluminium exhibits +3 oxidation state. As we move down the group, + 1 oxidation state gets more stable. This is a consequence of.
A
Increasing size of the atom
B
Inert pair effect
C
Electron defieient nature
D
bonding.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
With heavier elements +1 oxidation state gets progressively stabilized on going down due to s – electrons behaving as inert pair and not unpairing for higher oxidation state.
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