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Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding group 15 elements?

A
As we go down the group metallic character increases
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As we go down the group metallic character decreases
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Antimony has the lowest boiling point in the group
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D
Both b and c are incorrect
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Solution

The correct option is D Both b and c are incorrect
Physical properties of group 15 elements:
1. All the elements of group 15 except Bi are ​polyatomic.
2. On moving down the group, metallic character increases.
3. The correct order of boiling point is N<P<As<Bi<Sb
4. From N to As the melting point increases and from As to Bi it decreases.
Hence option (a), (c) are the correct answers.

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