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Which one of the following pentafluorides cannot be formed?

A

`PF_(5)`

B

`AsF_(5)`

C

`SbF_(5)`

D

`BiF_(5)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
The +5 oxidation state of Bi is unstable due to inert pair effect . Thus , `BiF_(5)` cannot be formed .
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