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The following are some statements about oxides of VA group elements 
I) `N_(2)O` molecule is linear
II) `NO_(2)` molecule is angular
III) `N_(2) O_(5)`  molecule is angular
The correct combination is

A

All are correct

B

I & III are correct

C

II & III are correct

D

I & II are correct

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To solve the question regarding the statements about the oxides of VA group elements, we will analyze each statement one by one based on the molecular structures of the compounds mentioned. ### Step 1: Analyze the first statement about N₂O - **Compound**: N₂O (Dinitrogen monoxide) - **Structure**: The structure of N₂O can be represented as N≡N-O or N=N=O. In both representations, the nitrogen atoms are bonded to each other and to an oxygen atom. - **Hybridization**: The nitrogen atoms in N₂O exhibit sp hybridization, which leads to a linear shape. - **Conclusion**: The first statement "N₂O molecule is linear" is **correct**. ### Step 2: Analyze the second statement about NO₂ - **Compound**: NO₂ (Nitrogen dioxide) - **Structure**: The structure of NO₂ can be represented as O=N-O. The nitrogen atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms, and there is a lone pair on nitrogen. - **Hybridization**: The nitrogen in NO₂ exhibits sp² hybridization due to the presence of one lone pair and two bonding pairs, leading to a bent or angular shape. - **Conclusion**: The second statement "NO₂ molecule is angular" is **correct**. ### Step 3: Analyze the third statement about N₂O₅ - **Compound**: N₂O₅ (Dinitrogen pentoxide) - **Structure**: The structure of N₂O₅ can be represented as O=N-O-N=O (with additional oxygen atoms). The nitrogen atoms are bonded to oxygen in a way that forms a planar structure. - **Hybridization**: The nitrogen atoms in N₂O₅ exhibit sp³ hybridization, and the molecule is planar due to the arrangement of the bonds. - **Conclusion**: The third statement "N₂O₅ molecule is angular" is **incorrect**; it is actually planar. ### Final Conclusion - The correct combination of statements is: - I) Correct - II) Correct - III) Incorrect Thus, the correct answer is the combination of statements I and II being correct.
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