Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion {A} and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A : The stability order of +1 oxidation state of {\Ga}, In and {\Tl} is {\Ga}

Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion {A} and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A : The stability order of +1 oxidation state of {\Ga}, In and {\Tl} is {\Ga} < {\In} < {\Tl}.
Reason R : The inert pair effect stabilizes the lower oxidation state down the group.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Examsnet · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer is : Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

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