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Which is more stable among Tl^(+3) and T...

Which is more stable among `Tl^(+3)` and `Tl^(+1)`. Why?

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`Tl^(1+)` is more stable than `Tl^(3+)` . It is due to inert pair effect.
With increases in size of atom in a group. The s electrons present in the outermost orbit are reluctant in involving bond formation.
Hence, in thallium, only p electron involves in bond formation.
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