P-Block Elements Ques 382

Question: An element (X) forms compounds of the formula $ XCl_3, $ $ X_2O_5 $ and $ Ca_3X_2, $ but does not form $ XCl_5 $ , which of the following is the element $ X $

[MP PET 1997]

Options:

A) $ B $

B) $ Al $

C) $ N $

D) $ P $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ N_2 $ can form $ HCl\xrightarrow{H_2O}\underset{\text{(aq)}}{\mathop{{{H}^{+}}}}+\underset{(aq)}{\mathop{C{{l}^{-}}}} $ and $ Ca_3N_2 $ but does not form $ NCl_5 $ .



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