AIIMS2011Chemistry-Chemical Bonding
AIIMS 2011 Chemistry Octet Expansion Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion : R₃P=O exists but R₃N=O does not exist. Reason : P is more electronegative than N.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The electronegativity of N (3.0) is much higher than P (2.1).
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