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
