The correct statements among I to III regarding group 13 elements oxide are:
(I) Boron trioxide is acidic
(II) Oxides of aluminium and gallium are amphoteric
(III) Oxides of indium and thallium are basic.
A
(I), (II) and (III)
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B
(II) and (III) only
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C
(I) and (III) only
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D
(I) and (II) only
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Solution
The correct option is A (I), (II) and (III) All statements are correct.
B2O3→acidic
Al2O3 and Ga2O3 are amphoteric oxides.
In and Tl oxides are basic in nature.
As we go down the group non-metallic character decreases and metallic character increases.