J & K CET Engineering J and K - CET Engineering Solved Paper-2003

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    Which of the following pentafluorides can't be formed?

    A) \[P{{F}_{5}}\]

    B) \[As{{F}_{5}}\]

    C)  \[Sb{{F}_{5}}\]

    D) \[Bi{{F}_{5}}\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Bismuth (Bi) does not form pentafluorides due to inert pair effect, \[ie,\]reluctance of the 6s-electrons of bismuth to participate in bond formation.


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