Most Important Selected Qs for JEE AdvancedChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
All the elements of Group 15 form hydrides of the type EH ₃ . From the following given statements with respect to EH ₃ , select the incorrect one.
Options
- ABasicity as well as reducing strength is maximum for NH ₃
- BStandard enthalpy of formation is negative only for NH ₃ while for others it is positive
- CHEH bond angle follows the order: NH ₃ PH ₃ AsH ₃ SbH ₃
- DBoiling point follows the order: PH ₃ AsH ₃ NH ₃ SbH ₃
Correct answer
A. Basicity as well as reducing strength is maximum for NH ₃
Step-by-step solution
Answer (A) Basicity follows the order : NH ₃ PH ₃ AsH ₃ SbH ₃ BiH ₃ Reducing strength follows the order: NH ₃ PH ₃ AsH ₃ SbH ₃ BiH ₃