Q.

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, E2O5, is less acidic than trivalent oxide, E2O3, of the same element.

Statement II : The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group 15 elements, E2O3, decreases down the group.
In light of the above statements, choose most appropriate answer from the : options given below :

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a

Statement I true, but statement II is false.

b

Statement I is false but statement II is true.

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

d

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

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As +ve oxidation state increases, EN of element 
increases hence acidic character increases. Down 
the group, non-metallic character decreases, acidic character decreases. 
Acidic character : E2O5 > E2O3
Down the group, acidic character of E2O3 decreases 

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