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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