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The tendency to exhibit –3 oxidation state by a group VA element decreases down the group. Why ?
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Nitrogen exhibits –3 state in nitride and phosphorus exhibits –3 state in phosphide. Going down the group, the atomic size increases and metallic character also increases. Hence, the tendency to exhibit negative oxidation state decreases down the group VA.
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