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Tendency to show -3 oxidation state decreases from nitrogen to bismuth why |
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Answer» Answer: Explanation: Here the elements (P,As and SB) have attained a +5 OXIDATION state. It is appropriate to note here the marked decrease in the ease of attaining the 5-covalent state which occurs on passing from phosphorus to arsenic (see chemistry of ... OXIDIZING properties due to the tendency of the bismuth to revert to the tripositive state. |
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