Q.

Given below are two statements:                                       [2025]

Statement I: The N—N single bond is weaker and longer than that of P—P single bond.

Statement II: Compounds of group 15 elements in +3 oxidation states readily undergo disproportionation reactions.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1 Statement I is true but Statement II is false.  
2 Both Statement I and Statement II are false.  
3 Both Statement I and Statement II are true.  
4 Statement I is false but Statement II is true.  

Ans.

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