Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
Why does nitrogen not form pentahalide despite exhibiting a +5 oxidation state?
A
It lacks d orbitals for expanding covalence.
B
It is too reactive to form stable compounds.
C
It can only form linear molecules.
D
It prefers to form covalent bonds only.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Nitrogen does not have d orbitals to expand its covalence beyond four, which is why it does not form pentahalides despite having a +5 oxidation state.
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