Q16 / 120 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Select the correct statement about elements of group 15th.

  • A
    The order of stability of oxidation state for +3 is Bi3+>Sb3+>As3+ and for +5 is Bi5+<Sb5+<As5+
  • B
    In the case of nitrogen, all oxidation states from +1 to +4 tend to disproportionate in acid solution.
  • C
    There is considerable increase in covalent radius from N to P but from As to Bi only a small increase in covalent radius is observed.
  • Correct answer
    D
    All of these

Solution

(i) This is due to the inert pair effect in the heavier p-block elements.

(ii) 3HNO2→HNO3+ H2O + 2NO

(iii) This is due to the presence of completely filled d and l or f orbitals in heavier elements.

Covalent radius l pm; N = 70, P = 110, As = 120, Bi = 150.

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

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