Q.

The electropositive character is the maximum for which of the following elements in Group 13 ? 

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a

In

b

Tl

c

Al

d

B

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Electropositive character of an element is directly dependent on its size. Bigger sized elements have more electropositive character.

Correct option :(1) Due to lanthanide contraction, the trend of ionic radii in group 13 atoms follows the order:

B<Al>Ga<In<Tl 

The Aluminum has the biggest ionic radii. Therefore, aluminum is the most electropositive element in group 13.

Hence, this option is correct.

Incorrect options :

(2) As it is evident from the order of atomic radii given above, the atomic radii or Thallium is second biggest in group 13 elements with aluminum being the biggest element. Hence, the most electropositive element in group 13 is aluminum and not Thallium. Hence, this option is not correct.

(3) Boron is the smallest sized element of group 13. Hence, we can say that it is the least electropositive element of group 13. Hence, this option is incorrect.

(4) It can be easily inferred from the atomic radii order given above that Indium is not the biggest sized element in group 13 but Aluminum is. Hence, the most electropositive element in group 13 is Aluminum and not Indium. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The electropositive character is maximum for Aluminum (Al) in group 13.

 Hence the correct option is (1) .

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