Q.

The correct statements from the following are:

A)  The increasing order of atomic radii of group 13 elements is B<Al<Ga<In<Tl.

B)  Al dissolves in dil. HCl and liberate H2 but conc. HNO3 renders Al passive by forming a protective oxide layer on the surface.

C)  All elements of group 13 exhibits highly stable +1 oxidation state.

D)  Hybridisation of Al in [Al(H2O)6]3+ ion is sp3d2.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1 (B) and (D) only  
2 (A) and (C) only  
3 (A), (B) and (C) only  
4 (A) and (B) only  

Ans.

(1)

(i)  B<Ga<Al<In<Tl : Atomic radius

(ii)  Tl : more stable in +1 due to I.P.E