Question

B. In which reaction does nitrogen
exibitvariation of oxidation state from
-3 to +5?​

Answer 1

Answer:

These elements belong to group 14, of the general electronic configuration ns^2,\ np^2. These elements have four valence electrons, therefore, they can exhibit commonly +4 oxidation state. On moving down the group from B\; to\; Tl +2 oxidation state becomes more and more common. Carbon and silicon mostly show +4 oxidation state, its stability decreases on moving down the group. It is due to the inert pair effect. Though Ge,\; Sn,\;Pb shows both +2 and +4 oxidation states. The stability of the lower oxidation state decreases down the group.