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Why Bismuth does not show -3 oxidation state ?
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Bi does not show -3 oxidation state because
- there is decrease in electronegativity.
- increase in size
- increase in metallic character
Thus. bismuth hardly forms any compound in -3 oxidation state.
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Bi does not show -3 oxidation state because
- there is decrease in electronegativity.
- increase in size
- increase in metallic character
Regards
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