NEET2004Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
The element which forms oxides in all oxidation states + I to + V is
Options
- AN
- BP
- CAs
- DSb .
Correct answer
A. N
Step-by-step solution
Stability of oxides of higher oxidation states decreases with increasing atomic number. Nitrogen exhibits a large number of oxidation states such as +1,+2,+3,+4,+5 in N ₂ O , NO , N ₂ O ₃, ~N ₂ O ₄ and N ₂ O ₅ .