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Among the members of VA group (N,P,As,Sb...

Among the members of VA group (N,P,As,Sb and Bi) which of the following properties shows an increase as we go down from nitrogen to bismuth.

A

Stability of +3 oxidation state

B

Reducing character of hydrides

C

Electronegativity

D

Acidic nature of the petanoxide

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The correct Answer is:
A, B
Stability of +3 oxidation states increases on on account of inert pair effect. Reducing character of hydrides increases down the group because bond dissociation energy decreases down the group.
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