NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What is the unique ability of nitrogen that sets it apart from the other group 15 elements?
Options
- AForming pπ-pπ multiple bonds with transition metals
- BForming dπ –dπ bonds with other elements
- CForming pπ-pπ multiple bonds with itself and certain other elements
- DForming metallic bonds with itself
Correct answer
C. Forming pπ-pπ multiple bonds with itself and certain other elements
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that nitrogen has the unique ability to form pπ-pπ multiple bonds with itself and with certain other elements.