Thallium shows different oxidation states because

  • A
    It is a transition element
  • B
    Of inert pair effect
  • C
    Of its amphoteric character
  • D
    Of its higher reactivity

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$(B)$ Between nitrates and phosphates,phosphates are less abundant in earth's crust
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