The stability of the +1 oxidation state increases in the sequence:

1. Al <Ga<In<Tl

2. Tl<In<Ga<Al

3. In<Tl<Ga<Al

4. Ga<In<Al<Tl

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The correct explanation for the lower atomic radius of Ga as compared to Al is -

1. Poor shielding effect of the 2d-electrons

2. Poor shielding effect of the 3d-electrons

3. Poor shielding effect of the 3p-electrons

4. Poor shielding effect of the 2s-electrons

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Match the species given in Column I with the properties mentioned in Column II.

Column I          Column II
A.  \(\text{BF}^-_4\) 1. Oxidation state of the central atom is +4
B.  AlCl3 2. Tetrahedral shape
C.  SnO 3. Lewis acid
D.  PbO2 4. Can be further oxidized

Codes:

A B C D
1. 2 3 4 1
2. 1 2 3 4
3. 1 4 3 2
4. 4 1 3 2
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From the following, the compound(s) that react(s) with \(\mathrm{BF}_3\) is/are -

1. Ethers 2. \( \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \)
3. \(\mathrm{NH}_3 \) 4. All of the above
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Aluminium chloride in acidified aqueous solution forms a complex 'A'.
The formula of A and hybridisation state of Al in 'A' is respectively:

1. [Al(H2O)6]3+, sp3d2

2. [Al(H2O)4]3+, sp3

3. [Al(H2O)4]3+, dsp2

4. [Al(H2O)]3+, d2sp3

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The element among the following that does not show inert pair effect is-

1. Al 2. Sn
3. Pb 4. Thallium
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A strong oxidizing agent among the following is -

1.  Tl3+

2.  Ga3+

3.  ln3+

4.  Al3+

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Match the species given in Column I with properties given in Column II.

Column I Column II
A. Diborane 1. Used as a flux for soldering metals
B.  Quartz 2. Crystalline form of silica
C. Borax 3. Banana bonds
D. Aluminosilicate 4.  Used as a catalyst in petrochemical industries
Codes:
A B C D
1. 3 4 1 2
2. 1 2 3 4
3. 3 2 1 4
4. 4 1 3 2
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Ionization enthalpy (iH1kJ mol-1) for the elements of Group 13 follows the order.

1. B > Al > Ga > In > Tl 2. B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
3. B < Al > Ga < In > Tl 4. B > Al < Ga > In < Tl
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The coordination number of Al in aluminates, is-

1. 3 2. 6
3. 1 4. 4
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