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
Option 1 -
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Option 2 -
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Option 3 -
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Option 4 -
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution: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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