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Which of the following is not a chemical property of Group 13 elements?

Option: 1

 They have a valence electron configuration of ns^{2}np^{1} .


Option: 2

 They form stable +3 oxidation states.


Option: 3

 They exhibit amphoteric behaviour.

 


Option: 4

 They readily form compounds with halogens.


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Group 13 elements have a valence electron configuration of ns^{2}np^{1} . The other options are all true statements about the chemical properties of Group 13 elements. They form stable +3 oxidation states due to their tendency to lose their ns^{2}np^{1} valence electrons exhibit amphoteric behaviour because they can act as both acids and bases, and readily form compounds with halogens due to their electronegativity difference. Hence option 1 is the correct answer. 

Option(2) They form stable +3 oxidation states due to their tendency to lose their ns^{2}np^{1} valence electron. Hence option 2 is incorrect.

Option(3) They exhibit amphoteric behaviour because they can act as both acids and bases,  Hence option 3 is incorrect.

Option(4) They readily form compounds with halogens due to their electronegativity difference. Hence option 4 is incorrect.

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