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JEE Main 4 April 2026, Shift 2, Chemistry Q58

Question 58 of 75 in this shift, Chemistry question 8 of 25, Section A.

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 E3+\mathrm{E^{3+}} are A. It can act as a reducing agent. B. It can act as an oxidizing agent. C. E3+\mathrm{E^{3+}} is more stable than E+\mathrm{E^+}. D. The standard electrode potential value for E3+/E\mathrm{E^{3+}/E} is positive. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. (1)A and C Only
  2. (2)B and C Only
  3. (3)B and D OnlyOfficial answer
  4. (4)A and D Only

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter
The p-Block Elements
Topic
Group 13 & 14
Idea tested
Inert Pair Effect

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