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futuristic

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Choose the INCORRECT statement about the inert-pair effect.
◦ It explains why gallium tends to have the +3 oxidation state but thallium is most often in the +1 state.
◦ It can be explained that the bond energies and lattice energies associated with the atoms and ions at the bottom of the groups are not sufficiently large to off-set the ionization energies of the ns2 electron.
◦ The effect is manifested by ions not losing the outermost pair of electrons.
◦ Of the group 14 (4A) metals, only tin exhibits the inert-pair effect.
◦ For any group, the inert pair effect is more prominent as the period number increases.


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Marked as best answer by futuristic on Jul 8, 2021

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futuristic

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2021
Gracias!


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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