JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question
Identify the incorrect statements about group 15 elements: (A) Dinitrogen is a diatomic gas which acts like an inert gas at room temperature. (B) The common oxidation states of these elements are −3, +3 and +5. (C) Nitrogen has unique ability to form pπ–pπ multiple bonds. (D) The stability of +5 oxidation states increases down the group. (E) Nitrogen shows a maximum covalency of 6. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Answer: (D)
Solution
The stability of +5 decreases down the group (inert pair effect) and the maximum covalency of nitrogen is 4 (no d orbitals).