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NEET Chemistry p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) 2025 NEET 2025

NEET Chemistry Question (2025) — Solution

Question

Given below are two statements: Statement I : Like nitrogen that can form ammonia, arsenic can form arsine. Statement II : Antimony cannot form antimony pentoxide. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Options

  1. A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer

C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Step-by-step solution

N = NH _3 As AsH _3 are possible correct statement. All elements of N -family form two type of E _2 O _3 & E _2 O _5 oxide. Statement is wrong. Statement-I is correct & Statement-II is incorrect.

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