What are the common oxidation states of the element of group 15
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The elements of group 15 generally exhibit -3, +3 and +5 oxidation states. The tendency to exhibit -3 oxidation state decreases as we move down the group due to an increase in the size of the atom and the metallic character. Bismuth hardly forms any compound in oxidation state -3.
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