The answer is FALSE.

Here's why:

• Basic Nature and Metallic Character: The basic nature of hydroxides is related to the metallic character of the element forming the hydroxide. As you move down a group in the periodic table, metallic character increases.


• Group 13 Trends: In Group 13, as you move down the group from Boron (B) to Thallium (Tl):


• Metallic character increases.


• The size of the atom increases.


• The tendency to lose electrons increases.


• Hydroxide Formation: This increased metallic character leads to more ionic bonds between the metal and the hydroxide (OH^-) group. More ionic bonds mean easier dissociation into ions in solution, making the hydroxide more basic.