Question
Chemistry Question on Oxidation Number And Oxidation State
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Stability of +1 oxidation state increases down the group in group-13.
Statement II: Atomic radius of Ga is greater than that of Al.
A
Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
B
Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
C
Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
D
Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true.
Answer
Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
Explanation
Solution
The Correct answer is option is (C) : Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.