Identify the incorrect statements about group 15 elements :
(A) Dinitrogen is a diatomic gas which acts like an inert gas at room temperature.
(B) The common oxidation states of these elements are -3, +3 and +5.
(C) Nitrogen has unique ability to form pπ – pπ multiple bonds.
(D) The stability of +5 oxidation states increases down the group.
(E) Nitrogen shows a maximum covalency of 6.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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(A), (B), (D) only
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(A), (C), (E) only
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(B), (D), (E) only
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(D) and (E) only