The correct order of atomic radii in group 13 elements is
- B < Al < In < Ga < Tl
- B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
- B < Ga < Al < Tl < In
- B < Ga < Al < In < Tl
Answer
(4) B < Ga < Al < In < Tl
Solution
Atomic radii (NCERT): B = 85 pm, Al = 143 pm, Ga = 135 pm, In = 167 pm, Tl = 170 pm.
As per NCERT, Ga is smaller than Al because the ten 3d electrons in Ga shield the nucleus poorly ⇒ higher effective nuclear charge.
∴ B < Ga < Al < In < Tl
Answer: (4)