Chemistry · 2026
JEE Main · 4 April 2026, Shift 2 · Q58
The electronegativity of a group 13 element ' E ' is same as that of Ge (on Pauling scale and upto one decimal point). The CORRECT statements about…
The electronegativity of a group $\displaystyle 13$ element ' E ' is same as that of Ge (on Pauling scale and upto one decimal point). The CORRECT statements about $\displaystyle \mathrm{E}^{3+}$ are
A. It can act as a reducing agent.
B. It can act as an oxidizing agent.
C. $\displaystyle \mathrm{E}^{3+}$ is more stable than $\displaystyle \mathrm{E}^{+}$.
D. The standard electrode potential value for $\displaystyle \mathrm{E}^{3+} / \mathrm{E}$ is positive.
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