NEET2011Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which of the following fluorides does not exist?
Options
- ANF ₅
- BPF ₅
- CAsF ₅
- DSbF ₅
Correct answer
A. NF ₅
Step-by-step solution
P , As and Sb form pentahalides of the general formula E X₅ (where, E= P , As and Sb ) due to the presence of vacant d -orbitals in their respective valence shell. N does not form pentahalides due to the absence of d -orbitals in its valence shell.