Given below are two statements: Statement I: The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, E2O5, is less acidic than…
p-Block Elements (Class 12) · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, , is less acidic than trivalent oxide, , of the same element. Statement II: The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group 15 elements, , decreases down the group.
In light of the above statements, choose most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- a
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
- b
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
- c✓
Statement I is false but statement II is true.
- d
Statement I true, but statement II is false.
Statement I is false but statement II is true.
Strategy: Match noble gas species with their geometric shapes.
Step 1: Geometric Mapping
- : Square Planar.
- : Square Pyramidal.
- : Linear.
- : Pyramidal.
Step 2: Conclusion The option providing the correct matching set is the answer.
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