Given below are two statements:
Statements: $\mathrm{SbCl}_5$ is more covalent than $\mathrm{SbCl}_3$
Statements: The higher oxides of halogens also tend to be more stable than the lower ones.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Select the correct option:
A
Both statement I and Statement II are correct
B
Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
✓ Correct! Well done.
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Solution
Statement I: Is correct according to Fajan's rule $\mathrm{Sb}^{+5}$ more polarising power than Sb+3.
Statement II: Stability of higher oxides of halogen is primarily due to
a) Higher oxidation state
b) More EN halogen
c) Resonance stabilization
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