ChemistryJEE Main 22 Jan 2026, Shift 2·Q9·MCQ·Easy–moderate

p-Block (15–18) · Group 15 oxides and electronegativity

Given below are two statements :

Statement-I : Element ‘X' and ‘Y' are the most and least electronegative elements, respectively among N, As, Sb and P. The nature of the oxides $\ce{X2O3}$ and $\ce{Y2O3}$ is acidic and amphoteric, respectively.

Statement-II : $\ce{BCl3}$ is covalent in nature and gets hydrolysed in water. It produces $\ce{[B(OH)4]^-}$ and $\ce{[B(H2O)6]^{3+}}$ in aqueous medium.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
(2)Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.
(3)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
(4)Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.

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