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Which of the following has least tendency to show +5 oxidation states?

Option: 1

N


Option: 2

P


Option: 3

Sb


Option: 4

Bi


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As we have learnt,

Due to inert pair effect, Bi has +3 oxidation state more stable than +5 oxidation state.

So it shows least tendency towards +5 oxidation state as compared to N, P and Sb.

Therefore, option (4) is correct.

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Pankaj Sanodiya

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