Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements regarding the hydrides of Group 15 elements is correct?
A
All Group 15 elements form hydrides of the type EH3, where E can be N, P, As, Sb, or Bi.
B
The stability of hydrides increases from NH3 to BiH3.
C
Hydrides of Group 15 elements do not show a gradation in their properties.
D
Nitrogen can form d π-p bonds with transition metals like heavier elements in Group 15.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Group 15 elements can indeed form hydrides of the type EH3, where E represents the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, or bismuth. The statement about the stability of hydrides decreasing from NH3 to BiH3 is also correct, but option A encompasses the essential nature of hydrides formed by these elements.
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