Question

Electropositive character for the elements of group 13 follows the order

A. $$B > Al > Ga > In > Tl$$
B. $$B < Al < Ga < In < Tl$$
C. $$B < Al > Ga < In > Tl$$
D. $$B < Al > Ga > In > Tl$$  
Answer :   $$B < Al > Ga > In > Tl$$
Solution :
As we move from $$B$$ to $$Al,$$  the sum of $${\Delta _i}{H_1} + {\Delta _i}{H_2} + {\Delta _i}{H_3}$$     decreases substantially $$\left( {6887\,kJ\,mo{l^{ - 1}}\,{\text{to}}\,5137\,kJ\,mo{l^{ - 1}}} \right)$$       due to increase in the atomic size and hence $$Al$$  has a high tendency to lose electrons. Since the electrode potentials $$E_{\frac{{{M^{3 + }}}}{M}}^ \circ $$  increase from $$Al$$  to $$Tl,$$  therefore, their electropositive character decreases, i.e., $$Al\left( { - 1.66\,V} \right)$$   to $$Ga\left( { - 0.56\,V} \right)$$   to $$In\left( { - 0.34\,V} \right)$$   to $$Tl\left( { + 1.26\,V} \right)$$   accordingly.

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The reddish brown coloured gas formed when nitric oxide is oxidised by air is

A. $${N_2}{O_5}$$
B. $${N_2}{O_4}$$
C. $$N{O_2}$$
D. $${N_2}{O_3}$$
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The temporary hardness of water due to calcium carbonate can be removed by adding —

A. $$CaC{O_3}$$
B. $$Ca{\left( {OH} \right)_2}\,$$
C. $$CaC{l_2}$$
D. $$\,HCl$$
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Which of the following is most stable to heat

A. $$HCl$$
B. $$HOCl$$
C. $$HBr$$
D. $$HI$$
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White $$P$$ reacts with caustic soda. The products are $$P{H_3}$$ and $$Na{H_2}P{O_2}.$$   This reaction is an example of

A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. oxidation and reduction
D. Neutralisation

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