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Though nitrogen exhibits `+5`oxidation state,it does not form pentahalide ,because

A

nitrogen is inert

B

nitrogen is small in size

C

nitrogen does not have empty orbitlas of right energy

D

nitrogen forms always three bonds

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Nitrogen 's valence shall `(n=2)` has only `4` atomic orbitals (`4s, 4p_(x), 4p_(y)` and `4p_(z)`). It does not have vacant d orbitals to expand its convalence beyond four. That is why it does not form pentahalide.
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