Q47 / 180 · NEET 2025 · Chemistry

Given below are two statements: Statement I : Like nitrogen that can form ammonia, arsenic can form arsine. Statement II : Antimony cannot form antimony pentoxide. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A
    $\text { Both Statement I and Statement II are correct }$
  • B
    $\text { Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect }$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\text { Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect }$
  • D
    $\text { Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. }$

Solution

$\mathrm{N}=\mathrm{NH}_3 \quad \mathrm{As} \rightarrow \mathrm{AsH}_3$ are possible correct statement. All elements of N -family form two type of $\mathrm{E}_2 \mathrm{O}_3$ & $\mathrm{E}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$ oxide. Statement is wrong. Statement-I is correct & Statement-II is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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