The inert pair effect is sometimes used to explain the tendency of heavier members of Group 3A

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The inert pair effect is sometimes used to explain the tendency of heavier members of Group 3A to exhibit +1 and +3 oxidation states. What does the inert pair effect reference? (Consider the valence electron configuration for Group 3A elements.)

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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 9780618946907

6th Edition

Authors: Steven S Zumdahl

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