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The document discusses the chemical properties of group 13 elements, also known as the boron family. It describes trends in oxidation states, with boron only forming covalent compounds while aluminum can form Al3+ ions. Down the group, the heavier elements gallium, indium and thallium can form both +1 and +3 oxidation states. The tendency to act as Lewis acids decreases down the group. Boron is unique in that it cannot expand its octet or form polyatomic ions due to the lack of d orbitals.
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