P-Block Elements Ques 294

Question: Which statement is not correct for nitrogen

[AIIMS 1991]

Options:

A) It has a small size

B) It does not readily react with $ O_2 $

C) It is a typical non-metal

D) d-orbitals are available for bonding

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ HO-\underset{OH}{\overset{O}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\overset{||}{\mathop{P}}}}}}-OH $ d-orbitals are absent in nitrogen.



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