Given below are two statements :

Statement $I$: In group $13$, the stability of $+1$ oxidation state increases down the group.

Statement $II$: The atomic size of gallium is greater than that of aluminium.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  • A

    Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct

  • B

    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct

  • C

    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect

  • D

    Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect

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