Q.

Identify correct statements among the following.
(A) Common oxidation states of group 15 elements are -3, +3 and +5.
(B) Stability of +5 oxidation state decreases down the group due to inert pair effect.
(C) Nitrogen does not form compounds in +5 oxidation state with halogens.

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a

Only A, C are correct

b

Only A, B are correct

c

A, B, C are correct

d

Only B, C are correct

answer is C.

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Stability of +5 oxidation state decreases due to inert pair effect.

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