- Many similarities and differences in the chemistry of B with other group members
- Al has many similarities with Be (diagonal relationship)
- For the Group 13 elements, +3 is the stable oxidation state
- Stabilization of lower oxidation state $(+1)$ for the heaviest elements in the group, Tl for which +3 state is oxidizing (the inert pair effect, more pronounced among heavier elements of Groups 14,15,16
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