Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Phosphorus can form dπ–dπ bonds with transition metals. | Reason (R): Phosphorus possesses d orbitals which allow it to form dπ–dπ bonds.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Phosphorus can form dπ–dπ bonds with transition metals because it has d orbitals in its valence shell, unlike nitrogen which lacks d orbitals.
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