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The tendency to exhibit -3 oxidation state by a group VA element decreases down. Why? |
| Answer» Solution :Nitrogen exhibits `-3` STATE in nitride and PHOSPHORUS exhibits`-3` state in phosphide. GOING down the group, the atomic size increases and metallic character ALSO increases. Hence, the tendency to exhibit negative oxidation state decreases down the group VA. | |