Physical Properties of Group 15 Elements

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Physical Properties of Group 15 Elements: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Physical Properties of Group 15 Elements, Melting and Boiling Points of Group 15 Elements & Allotropy in Group 15 Elements etc.

Important Questions on Physical Properties of Group 15 Elements

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Which of the following is not an allotrope of phosphorous?

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Which of the following atom have the highest melting points?

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Why is Bi(V) a stronger oxidant than Sb(V) ?

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How many of the following trends is(are) CORRECT with respect to the properties of hydrides of group 15 elements?
i.  Basic strength:
NH3>PH3>AsH3>SbH3>BiH3
ii. Reducing character:
NH3<PH3<AsH3<SbH3<BiH3
iii. Thermal stability:
NH3>PH3>AsH3>SbH3>BiH3
iv. Boiling point:
NH3<PH3<AsH3<SbH3<BiH3

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Identify the incorrect statements about group 15
elements :

(A) Dinitrogen is a diatomic gas which acts like an
inert gas at room temperature.

(B) The common oxidation states of these
elements are –3, +3 and +5.

(C) Nitrogen has unique ability to form
multiple bonds.

(D) The stability of +5 oxidation states increases
down the group.

(E) Nitrogen shows a maximum covalency of 6.
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below.

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Given below are two statements:
Statement-I: Since fluorine is more electronegative than nitrogen, the net dipole moment of NF3 is greater than NH3.
Statement-II: In NH3, the orbital dipole due to lone pair and the dipole moment of NH bonds are in opposite direction, but in NF3 the orbital dipole due to lone pair and dipole moments of N-F bonds are in same direction.
In the light of the above statements. Choose the most appropriate from the options given below.

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Given below are the two statements: one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): There is a considerable increase in covalent radius from N to P. However from As to Bi only a small increase in covalent radius is observed.

Reason (R): covalent and ionic radii in a particular oxidation state increases down the group.

In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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The correct order of boiling point is:

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Which of the following halides is most acidic?