NEET2025Chemistry-p-Block Elements

NEET 2025 Chemistry Group 15 Elements Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

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:

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

B

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

C

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

D

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Correct Answer

Option C

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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