What is the reason for inert pair effect in Group 15? Why does the oxidation state +5 decrease down the group and +3 increase down the group?
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The stability of the +5 oxidation state decreases from phosphorus to bismuth because of the inert-pair effect. Due to their higher electronegativity, the lighter pnicogens form compounds in the −3 oxidation state.
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