(a) What is the range of oxidation states shown by the elements of Group 5A(15) as you move down the group? (b) How does this range illustrate the general rule for the range of oxidation states in groups on the right side of the periodic table?

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(a) What is the range of oxidation states shown by the elements of Group 5A(15) as you move down the group? (b) How
does this range illustrate the general rule for the range of oxidation
states in groups on the right side of the periodic table?

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