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An element `(X)` forms compounds of the formuls `XCl_(3),X_(2)O_(5)` and `Ca_(3)X_(2)` , but does not form `XCl_(5)`. Which of the following is the element X ?

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B

B

Al

C

N

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P

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The correct Answer is:
C
Nitrogen form `NCl_3, N_2O_5` and `Ca_3N_2`. It does not form `NCl_5` (absence of d orbital)
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