Explain the following observations: (i) + 3 oxidation state becomes more and more stable from As to Bi in the group. (ii) Sulphur in vapour state exhibits paramagnetism. (iii) Fluorine does not exhibit any positive oxidation state.

Explain the following observations: (i) + 3 oxidation state becomes more and more stable from As to Bi in the group. (ii) Sulphur in vapour state exhibits paramagnetism. (iii) Fluorine does not exhibit any positive oxidation state.

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Chapter8: Bonding In Transition Metal Compounds And Coordination Complexes

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(i) + 3 oxidation state becomes more and more stable from As to Bi in the group.

(ii) Sulphur in vapour state exhibits paramagnetism.

(iii) Fluorine does not exhibit any positive oxidation state.

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