Which is correct increasing order of their tendency of the given elements to form M3− ion?
A
Bi>Sb>As>P>N
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B
Bi<Sb<As<P<N
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C
N<P<Sb<Bi<As$
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D
Bi>Sb∼N∼P>As
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Solution
The correct option is DBi<Sb<As<P<N Bi<Sb<As<P<N This is the nitrogen family.
N have highest electronegativity due to which it is having high tendency of forming M3−. As we move down electronegativity decreases thereby introducing new e− is less feasible.