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

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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 $p π - p π$ 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 :

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C

Solution:

(D) Due to inert pair effect lower oxidation state is more stable. (E) Nitrogen belongs to $2^{nd}$ period and cannot expand its octet.

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(D) Due to inert pair effect lower oxidation state is more stable. (E) Nitrogen belongs to 2 nd period and cannot expand its octet.

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