12th Class Chemistry The p-Block Elements-I / p-ब्लॉक के कुछ तत्व-I Question Bank MCQs - The p-Block Elements

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    Nitrogen can form only one chloride which is \[NC{{l}_{3}}\]whereas P can form \[PC{{l}_{3}}\] and \[PC{{l}_{5}}\]. This is

    A) due to absence of d-orbitals in nitrogen

    B) due to difference in size of N and P

    C) due to higher reactivity of P towards Cl than N

    D) due to presence of multiple bonding in nitrogen.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Due to unavailability of d-orbitals in nitrogen it can form only \[NC{{l}_{3}}\] and not \[NC{{l}_{5}}\].


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