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 $ .
