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In which oxidation state, group 15 elements act as Lewis base?
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesMHT CETMHT CET 2019 (Shift 2)
Options:
  • A +5
  • B +4
  • C -3
  • D +3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -3
Group 15 elements acts as Lewis base in -3 oxidation state due to availability of lone pair of electrons of group 15 decrease down the central atom.

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