JEE Main20253 Apr 2025Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Given below are two statements Statement I : The N-N single bond is weaker and longer than that of P - P single bond Statement II : Compounds of group 15 elements in +3 oxidation states readily undergo disproportionation reactions. In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Options
- AStatement I is true but statement II is false
- BBoth statement I and statement II are false
- CStatement I is false but statement II is true
- DBoth statement I and statement II are true
Correct answer
B. Both statement I and statement II are false
Step-by-step solution
N - N single bond weaker than P - P due to more p - p repulsion. Bond length d_ p-p d_ N-N ( size , B.L. ) In group 15 elements only N & P show disproportionation in +3 oxidation state, As, Sb & Bi have almost inert for disproportionation in +3 oxidation state. So both statements are false.