Identify the incorrect statements about group 15 elements: (A) Dinitrogen is a diatomic gas which acts like an inert gas at room temperature. (B) The common oxidation states of these elements are -3,+3 and +5. (C) Nitrogen has unique ability to form p π- p π multiple bonds. (D) The stability of +5 oxidation states increases down the group. (E) Nitrogen shows a maximum covalency of 6. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the incorrect statements about group 15 elements: Dinitrogen is a diatomic gas…

Chemistry · 2024

JEE Main · 8 April 2024, Shift 2 · Q67

Identify the incorrect statements about group $\displaystyle 15$ elements :

(A)

Dinitrogen is a diatomic gas which acts like an inert gas at room temperature.

(B)

The common oxidation states of these elements are $\displaystyle -3,+3$ and +5.

(C)

Nitrogen has unique ability to form $\displaystyle \mathrm{p} \pi-\mathrm{p} \pi$ multiple bonds.

(D)

The stability of +$\displaystyle 5$ oxidation states increases down the group.

(E)

Nitrogen shows a maximum covalency of 6.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :