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  2. Explain why NH3 is basic but BiH3 is only feebly basic.

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  4. Sulphur shows +4 and +6 oxidation state in their compounds but oxyge...

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  5. H2S is a gas but H2O is liquid at room temperature. Explain.

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  19. What is oIeum ? Draw its structure.

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  20. Draw the sturcture of one oxo acid of sulphur.

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