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How do the third period elements of p-groups differ from the second...
How do the third period elements of p-groups differ from the second period elements in terms of covalence?
Options
- AThey have the same covalence.
- BThe third period elements have a lower covalence.
- CThe third period elements have a higher covalence.
- DThe third period elements cannot form covalent bonds.
Correct answer
C. The third period elements have a higher covalence.
Step-by-step solution
The third period elements of p-groups have the ability to expand their covalence above four, unlike the second period elements.