Given below are two statements: Statement I: The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, E O , is less acidic than trivalent oxide, E O , of the same element. Statement II: The acidic character of triv

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Given below are two statements: Statement I: The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, E O , is less acidic than trivalent oxide, E O , of the same element. Statement II: The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group 15 elements, E O , decreases down the group. In light of the above statements, choose most appropriate answer from the options given below: 2 5 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 5

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C) Statement I true, but statement II is false
(D) Statement I is false but statement II is true

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Elements of group-15 form two types of oxides: E O and E O . The oxide in the higher oxidation state of the element is more acidic than that of lower oxidation state. Their acidic character decreases down the group.

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