p-Block Elements (Group 15–18)

Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Answer

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Solution

Statement I: O also shows −1 (H2O2), +1 (O2F2) and +2 (OF2) ⇒ Statement I is incorrect.

Statement II: inert pair effect increases down the group ⇒ +4 becomes more stable and +6 less stable ⇒ Statement II is incorrect.

Answer: (2)