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Which of the following is the correct statement?

A

Ga+Ga^+ is more stable than In+In^+.

B

Al+Al^+ is more stable than In+In^+.

C

Ga+Ga^+ is more stable than Al+Al^+.

D

Al+Al^+ is more stable than Ga+Ga^+.

Step-by-Step Solution

In Group 13 elements (B, Al, Ga, In, Tl), the stability of the lower oxidation state (+1) increases down the group while the stability of the higher oxidation state (+3) decreases. This is due to the inert pair effect, which is the reluctance of the valence ns2ns^2 electrons to participate in bonding because of poor shielding by the intervening dd and ff electrons. Therefore, the stability of the +1 oxidation state follows the order: Al+<Ga+<In+<Tl+Al^+ < Ga^+ < In^+ < Tl^+. Hence, Ga+Ga^+ is more stable than Al+Al^+. Note: 'ln+' in the original text is a common typographical error for In+In^+ (Indium ion).

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