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Group 13 elements exhibit

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Only +3 Oxidation state
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Only + 1 oxidation state
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Both +1 and +3 oxidation states
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+1, +2 and +3 oxidation states.
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Solution

The correct option is C Both +1 and +3 oxidation states
As there are 3 electrons in the valence shell of group 13 elements they show +3 oxidation state. Also in case of heavier members, due to inert pair effect, +1 oxidation state is also most stable oxidation state. Hence, it shows both +1 and +3 oxidation state.

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