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In case of nitrogen, `NCl_(3)` is possible but not `NCl_(5)` while in case of phosphorous, `PCl_(5)` are possible. It is due to

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availability of vacant d-orbital in P but not in N

B

lower electronegativity of P than N

C

lower tendency of H bond formation in P than N

D

occurance of P I solid while N in gaseous state at room temperature.

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