The usual oxidation state of boron and aluminum is +3, whereas the heavier elements in group 13 have an increasing tendency to form compounds in the +1 oxidation state. Given that all group 13 elements have an ns2np1 electron configuration, how do you explain this difference between the lighter and heavier group 13 elements?

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