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MHT CET · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

In which oxidation state, group 15 elements act as Lewis base?

  1. A 5
  2. B 4
  3. C -3
  4. D 3
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(C) -3

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Group 15 elements acts as Lewis base in -3 oxidation state due to availability of lone pair of electrons of group 15 decrease down the central atom.