p-Block Elements-I - Result Question 36

7. The increasing order of atomic radii of the following Group $13$ elements is

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(a) $Al < Ga < In < Tl$

(b) $Ga < Al < In < Tl$

(c) $Al < In < Ga < Tl$

(d) $Al < Ga < Tl < In$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 7. (b)

Solution:

  1. Due to poor shielding of $d$-orbital in $Ga$, atomic radius of $Ga$ is smaller than that of $Al$. Thus, $Ga < Al < In < Tl$.