Chemical Properties of Group 15 Elements

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Chemical Properties of Group 15 Elements: Overview

In this topic, we will learn some of the chemical properties of the elements belonging to the 15th group of p-block with the help of examples, chemical equations and pictorial illustrations.

Important Questions on Chemical Properties of Group 15 Elements

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Match the following:

(i) The electron gain enthalpy of sulphur atom has a greater negative value than that of oxygen atom.    (a) bond dissociation

(ii) Nitrogen does not form pentahalides.                                                                                                 (b) small size

(iii) In aqueous solution HI is a stronger acid than HCl.                                                                          (c) absence of d-orbitals

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: SbCl5 is more covalent than SbCl3

Statement II: The higher oxides of halogens also tend to be more stable than the lower ones.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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The number of oxygen atoms attached to each P in P4O6 is 

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Statement-1 : SbCl5 is more covalent than SbCl3.

Statement-2 : Higher oxidation state halides of group 15 are more stable.

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Can you say what type of bond exists between atoms of nitrogen molecule?

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The reason for the chemical inertness of gaseous nitrogen at room temperature

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The compound that does not exist among the following is

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Which of the following is not hydrolysed?

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Which of the following is the increasing order of enthalpy of vaporization?

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The element which forms oxides in all oxidation states +I to +V is

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Which of the following does not form a pentachloride?

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Which of the following oxide of nitrogen is most acidic in nature ?

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Which of the following trihalides of nitrogen is inert?

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The most acidic oxide among the following, is

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Discuss briefly the reactivity of Group 15 elements.

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Why NF3 is stable compared with other compounds of trihalides of nitrogen? Explain.

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Explain the stability of trihalides of nitrogen?

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Draw the structure of ammonia that shows the bond angle in it.

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Ammonia has minimum repulsion between the lone pair and the bond pair of electrons.

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Who has the highest bond angle among the hydrides of the15th group?