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.
- AThe order of stability of oxidation state for +3 is and for +5 is
- BIn the case of nitrogen, all oxidation states from +1 to +4 tend to disproportionate in acid solution.
- CThere 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 answerDAll of these
Solution
(i) This is due to the inert pair effect in the heavier p-block elements.
(ii)
(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.
(ii)
(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'.