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Why do some metals occur in the native state?

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Metal like Ag, Au and Pt which are not reactive, i.e., do not react with oxygen `O_2` moisture `H_2O` and `CO_2` present in air, occur in the native state.
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  15. What do you understand by roasting in presence of NaCl?

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  16. Why NF3 cannot be hydrolysed, while NCl3 can be readily hydrolysed?

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  17. Why NI5 does not exist While PCl5 exists?

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  18. Why the boiling point of ammonia is greater than phosphine?

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  19. Why NO is paramagnetic?

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