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Question
Three pairs of compounds are given below. Identify that compound in each of the pairs which has group 13 element in more stable oxidation state. Give reason for your choice. State the nature of bonding also.
TlCl3, TlCl
Solution
TlCl is more stable than TlCl3, due to inert pair effect, +1 oxile. oxidation state.
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