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Why are pentahalides of `P,As,Sb` and `Bi` are more covalent than trihalides?

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In pentahalides, the oxidation state is `+5` and in trihalides, the oxidation state is `+3`. Since the metal ion with a high charge has more polarizing power, pentahalides are more covalent than trihalides.
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  • N, P, As, Sb, and Bi belong to

    A
    VA group
    B
    IV A group
    C
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    D
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    `Ga`
    C
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    D
    `In`
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