Asseration:Although:Although PF(5),PCl(5...

Asseration:Although:Although `PF_(5),PCl_(5)` and `PBr_(5)` are known, the pentahalides of nitrogen have not been observed.
Reason: Phosphorus has lower electronegative than nitrogen.

Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 si a correct explanation for statement 1

Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 1

Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false

Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true

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Nitrogen cannot form pentahalides because it cannot expands its octed due to non-availibility of d-orbitals. So E is not correct explanation of S.

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Although PF_5, PCl_5 and PBr_5 are known, the pentahalides of nitrogen have not been observed. Phosphorous has lower electronegativity than nitrogen.

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`NO_(2)`

`N_(2)O_(4)`

`N_(2)O_(5)`