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Why is Bi (V) a stronger oxidant than Sb (V) ?

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Why is Bi (V) a stronger oxidant than Sb (V) ?

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[Hint  :  Due to inert pair effect; + 3 oxidation state is more stable than + 5 oxidation state in Bi.]

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