JEE Main 2015Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)MediumMCQ

JEE Main 2015p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution

JEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)

Question

The least number of oxyacids are formed by:

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Correct answer
BFluorine

Step-by-step explanation

Fluorine does not form oxyacids as it is the most electronegative  However, at -40oC it forms HOF. (Unstable at room temperature). Chlorine forms four types of oxyacids. Sulphur forms many oxy acids. Nitrogen mainly forms two types of oxyacids.

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