Which of the Following Compounds Is Invoked to Demonstrate the Inert-Pair

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds is invoked to demonstrate the inert-pair effect?

• A)Al(OH)₃
• B)GaAs
• C)InAs
• D)Tl₂O
• E)Al₂O₃

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