Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, E2O5, is less acidic than trivalent oxide, E2O3, of the same element.
Statement II : The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group 15 elements, E2O3 decreases down the group.
In light of the above statements, choose most appropriate answer form the options given below:
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, E2O5, is less acidic than trivalent oxide, E2O3, of the same element.
Statement II : The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group 15 elements, E2O3 decreases down the group.
In light of the above statements, choose most appropriate answer form the options given below:
Pentavalent oxides of group – 15 elements, E2O5 is more acidic than trivalent oxides, E2O3 of the same element.
Acidic strength of trivalent oxides decreases down the group as metallic strength increases.
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