Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs does not form active positive ions in chemical reactions?

  1. As, Sb

  2. Ga, Po

  3. Tl, In

  4. As, Ga

  5. Sb, In
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Explanation

Both As and Sb belong to group b15 and are metalloids, which have the properties of metals as well as non-metals. Metalloids do not form positive ions in chemical reactions. Metals and poor metals both form active positive ions during the chemical reactions.

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