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Elements of group 15 form compounds in `+5` oxidatin state. However, bismuth forms only one well characterised compound in `+5` oxidation state. The compound isA. `Bi_(2)O_(5)`B. `BiF_(3)`C. `BiCl_(5)`D. `Bi_(2)S_(5)` |
Answer» Correct Answer - B The stability of +5 oxidation state decreases down the group due to inert pair effect. The only well characterised Bi(V) compound is `BiF_(5)` as fluorine being most electronegative element is able to unpair ns electrons. |
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