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Which of the following element of Group 15 forms a basic oxide of type \mathrm{E_2O_3}?

Option: 1

P


Option: 2

As


Option: 3

Sb


Option: 4

Bi


Answers (1)

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As we have learnt, 

All elements of Group 15 form oxides of type \mathrm{E_2O_3}.

Out of these, oxides of Nitrogen and Phosphorus are acidic, oxides of Arsenic and Antimony are Amphoteric while the oxide of Bismuth is basic.

Therefore, \mathrm{Bi_2O_3} is basic

Hence, the correct answer is Option (4)

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