Three statements concerning the chemical periodicity of Period 3 oxides are given. 1. The highest oxidation state shown by the Period 3 elements in their oxides rises from sodium to phosphorus, then falls from phosphorus to sulfur. 2. The oxides from sodium to aluminium dissolve in water with no hydrolysis; from silicon to sulfur they undergo hydrolysis by water. 3. The structure and bonding change from giant ionic to giant covalent to simple molecular. Which statements are correct?
- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D3 only