NEET 2025 Chemistry Group 15 Elements Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Like nitrogen that can form ammonia, arsenic can form arsine. Statement II: Antimony cannot form antimony pentoxide.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement I is correct as arsenic can form arsine (AsH₃) similar to ammonia (NH₃). Statement II is incorrect because antimony can form antimony pentoxide (Sb₂O₅).
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