Q14.89 - Chemistry: Molecular Nature Of Matter And Change

Question

Question: One similarity between B and Si is the explosive combustion of their hydrides in air. Write balanced equations for the combustion of B₂H₆ and of Si₄H₁₀.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Answer

Step 1: Group 15 elements

Group 15 elements belonging to the nitrogen family. They include nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, and moscovium.

The atomic numbers of the group 15 elements are as follows;

Nitrogen (N) = 7

Phosphorus (P) = 15

Arsenic (As) = 33             

Antimony (Sb) = 51

Moscovium (Mc) = 83