NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Though nitrogen exhibits a +5 oxidation state, it does not form pentahalide. Give reason.
Options
- ANitrogen lacks the necessary electrons for pentahalide formation.
- BNitrogen's electron configuration does not allow for the formation of pentahalides.
- CNitrogen is too stable in its +4 oxidation state to form pentahalides.
- DNitrogen's electronegativity prevents the formation of pentahalides.
Correct answer
B. Nitrogen's electron configuration does not allow for the formation of pentahalides.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Nitrogen's electron configuration does not allow for the formation of pentahalides.