Q.

Given below are two statements:                                        [2025]

Statement I: The metallic radius of Al is less than that of Ga.

Statement II: The ionic radius of Al3+ is less than that of Ga3+.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1 Both Statement I and Statement II are correct  
2 Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect  
3 Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct  
4 Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect  

Ans.

(3)