JEE AdvancedChemistryP Block ElementsMultiple correct+4 / −1
Based on the compounds of group elements, the correct statement(s) is (are)
- Ais more basic than
- Bis more covalent than
- Cboils at lower temperature than
- DThe single bond is stronger than the single bond
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Correct answer: B, C, A
This is a multiple-correct-answer question where we need to evaluate each statement about Group 15 elements.
Statement A: is more basic than
- Analyze the elements: Nitrogen (N) and Bismuth (Bi) are both in Group 15. Nitrogen is at the top of the group, and Bismuth is at the bottom.
- Trend in properties: As we move down a group in the p-block, the metallic character of the elements increases. Nitrogen is a non-metal, while Bismuth is a metal.
- Nature of oxides: Oxides of non-metals are typically acidic, while oxides of metals are typically basic. For oxides of elements in the same group and the same oxidation state (+5 in this case), the acidic character decreases and the basic character increases as we move down the group.
- Comparison: is the oxide of a non-metal and is strongly acidic. is the oxide of a metal. Following the trend, is significantly less acidic than . Being less acidic implies it is relatively more basic. The order of acidity is . Therefore, the statement that is more basic than is correct.
Statement B: is more covalent than
- Analyze the compounds: We are comparing the covalent character of nitrogen trifluoride () and bismuth trifluoride ().
- Apply Fajan's Rules: Covalent character is favored by a small cation and a large anion. Here, the anion is the same (). The cations are and .
- Cation size: Atomic size increases down the group, so the ionic radius of is much smaller than that of .
- Polarizing power: A smaller cation has a higher charge density and thus greater polarizing power. will polarize the electron cloud of the fluoride ion more effectively than . Greater polarization leads to a higher degree of covalent character.
- Conclusion: Therefore, is more covalent than . This statement is correct.
Statement C: boils at lower temperature than
- Analyze the compounds: We are comparing the boiling points of ammonia () and phosphine ().
- Intermolecular forces: Boiling point is determined by the strength of intermolecular forces.
- Hydrogen Bonding in : Due to the high electronegativity and small size of the nitrogen atom, molecules can form strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
- Forces in : Phosphorus is less electronegative and larger than nitrogen. The P-H bond is not polar enough for hydrogen bonding. The dominant intermolecular forces in are weaker van der Waals forces (dipole-dipole and dispersion forces).
- Comparison: The hydrogen bonds in are much stronger than the van der Waals forces in . Consequently, more energy is required to overcome these forces in , resulting in a significantly higher boiling point. The boiling point of is , while that of is .
- Conclusion: boils at a lower temperature than . This statement is correct.
Statement D: The single bond is stronger than the single bond
- Analyze the bonds: We are comparing the bond strength of a nitrogen-nitrogen single bond and a phosphorus-phosphorus single bond.
- Lone Pair Repulsion: The nitrogen atom is very small. In an N-N single bond, the lone pair of electrons on each adjacent nitrogen atom are close to each other. This results in significant lone pair-lone pair repulsion, which weakens the bond.
- Comparison with P-P bond: The phosphorus atom is larger than the nitrogen atom. The distance between the lone pairs on adjacent phosphorus atoms in a P-P single bond is greater, leading to much weaker lone pair-lone pair repulsion.
- Bond Enthalpy Data: The experimental bond enthalpy of the N-N single bond is approximately 160 kJ/mol, whereas the bond enthalpy of the P-P single bond is approximately 200 kJ/mol.
- Conclusion: The P-P single bond is stronger than the N-N single bond. This is a known anomaly in Group 15. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.
Final Result: The correct statements are A, B, and C.
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