Statement I : In IIIA group ionization enthalpy do not decrease smoothly down the group.
Statement II : In the heavier elements of IIIA group the ‘d’ and ‘f ’ electrons have poor shielding effect.
I.E.Order: B >Tl >Ga > Al > In
Atomic radius order :Tl~In >Al > Ga > B
OR
B < Ga < Al < In ~ Tl
Ionisation energy order of IIIA group elements is,B >Tl >Ga > Al > In
On moving down the group ,the ionisation energy decreases,this is true for B and Al.The ionisation energy of Ga is unexpectedly higher than that of Al.
This is due to poor shielding effect by completely filled d-orbitals in the inner shell of Ga,hence the Ga valency electrons are strongly held by nucleus therefore removal of electron from Ga is highly difficult compared to Al .
A similar increase is observed from In to Tl due to presence of 14 f-orbital electrons in the inner shell of Tl which have poor shielding effect .