Chemistry · p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
JEE Main 2026 — 4 April, Evening Shift — Question 55
The electronegativity of a group 13 element ' E ' is same as that of Ge (on Pauling scale and upto one decimal point). The CORRECT statements about are A. It can act as a reducing agent. B. It can act as an oxidizing agent. C. is more stable than . D. The standard electrode potential value for is positive. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
- Option A:
A and C Only
- Option B:
B and C Only
- Option C:Correct
B and D Only
- Option D:
A and D Only
Answer: C
Step-by-step solution
. EN of ' ' is 1.8 that is same as 'Ge' ' E ' acts as oxidizing agent Stability order : (due to inert pair effect) The standard electrode potential value
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- Exam
- JEE Main 2026
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
- Topic
- Compounds of Group 13 Elements - Preparation and Properties