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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

Given below are two statements: Statements \(I\) : \(SbCI _5\) is more covalent than \(SbCI _3\) Statements \(II\): 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

  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
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Correct Answer

(A) Both statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct

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Statement \(I:\) Is correct according to Fajan's rule \(Sb ^{+5}\) more polarising power than \(Sb ^{+3}\). Statement \(II:\) Stability of higher oxides of halogen is primarily due to \(a)\) Higher oxidation state \(b)\) More EN halogen \(c)\) Resonance stabilization