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JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS AND PERIODICITY IN PROPERTIES
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, , is less acidic than trivalent oxide, , of the same element.
Statement II: The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group 15 elements, , decreases down the group.
In light of the above statements, choose most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I: The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, , is less acidic than trivalent oxide, , of the same element.
Statement II: The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group 15 elements, , decreases down the group.
In light of the above statements, choose most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Correct option: D
Statement I false, but Statement II is true
Option D is correct because the acidity of oxides decreases down the group, making E2O5 more acidic than E2O3, thus Statement I is false, while Statement II is true.
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