Give 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:

(D) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

p-Block Elements: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

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Give 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

\mathrm{Ga}

, In and

\mathrm{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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