Which of the following is the well-characterized compound in which Bismuth exhibits the +5 oxidation state?

1. Bi2O5
2. BiF5
3. BiCl5
4. Bi2S5

 
 

Hint: Element shows its higher oxidation state with electronegative element only

Stability of + 5 oxidation state decreases top to bottom and + 3 oxidation state increases top to bottom due to inert pair effect. Meanwhile compound having + 5 oxidation state of Bi is BiF5. It is due to smaller size and high electronegativity of fluorine.