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The stability of +1 oxidation state increases in the sequence:

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Ga<In<Al<Tl
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Al<Ga<In<Tl
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Tl<In<Ga<Al
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In<Tl<Ga<Al
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Solution

The correct option is B Al<Ga<In<Tl
Ar<Ga<In<Tl is the correct order because, as we go down the group, the stability of low oxidation state increases, this is generally due to inert pair effect.

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