Q.

Statement – I: All elements of group 15 form hydrides of type EH3 where E = N, P, As, Sb or Bi

Statement – II: All elements of group 15 form halides of type EX3 where E = N, P, As, Sb or Bi

Statement – III: In case of halides of nitrogen only NF3 is known to be stable

Statement – IV: The oxides of type E2O3 of arsenic and antimony are amphoteric and those of bismuth are predominantly basic

Select the correct combination

1 I, II, III only  
2 I, II, III, IV  
3 I, III, IV only  
4 I, IV only  

Ans.

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