P-Block Elements Ques 576

Question: An element (X) forms compounds of the formula $ XCl_3,X_2{{O}_5} $ and $ Ca_3X_2 $ but does not form $ XCl_5 $ . Which of the following is the element X?

Options:

A) B

B) Al

C) N

D) P

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Nitrogen can form $ NCl_3,N_2O_5Ca_3N_2 $ and not $ NCl_5 $ since it has no d atomic orbitals in valence shell



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