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PCl(5) is known but NCl(5) is not known....

`PCl_(5)` is known but `NCl_(5)` is not known.
Or Nitrogen does not form pentahalide.

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To understand why phosphorus forms pentachloride (PCl₅) while nitrogen does not form pentachloride (NCl₅), we can analyze the electronic configurations and the availability of orbitals for bonding. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Electronic Configuration of Phosphorus (P)**: - Phosphorus has an atomic number of 15. Its electronic configuration is: \[ 1s^2 \, 2s^2 \, 2p^6 \, 3s^2 \, 3p^3 ...
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Give reasons : Nitrogen does not form pentahalide.

PF_(5) is known but NF_(5) is not known. Discuss.

NCl_(5) is not posible

PCl_5 exists but NCl_5 does not because :

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  • NCl_(5) is not posible

    A
    due to absence of vacant 'd' orbital
    B
    due to steric repulsion
    C
    both (1) and (2)
    D
    none of these
  • PCl_(5) exists but NCl_(5) does not due to

    A
    inertness of `N_(2)`
    B
    `NCl_(5)` is unstable
    C
    larger size of N
    D
    non-availability of vacant d-orbitals
  • PCl_(5) exist but NCl_(5) doesnot because :-

    A
    Nitrogen atom is much smaller than P
    B
    `NCl_(5)` is unstable
    C
    Nitrogen has no vacant d-orbitals
    D
    Nitrogen is highly inert
  • PRADEEP-P-BLOCK ELEMENTS -CONCEPTUAL QUESTION
    1. PCl(5) is known but NCl(5) is not known. Or Nitrogen does not form p...

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    2. Explain the difference between covalency and oxidation state by taking...

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    3. The stability of +5 oxidation state decreases down the group 15 of the...

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    4. Tendency to form pentahalides decreases down the group 15 of the perio...

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    5. Give the chemical reaction to support that +5 oxidation state of Bi is...

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    6. Bismuth is a strong oxidizing agent in the pentavalent state. Or penta...

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    7. Explain why both N and Bi do not form pentahalides while phosphorus do...

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    8. NH(3) has higher boiling point than PH(3). Give reason.

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    9. Although nitrogen and chlorine have very nearly same electronegativity...

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    10. Although fluorine is much more electronegative than hydrogen yet the d...

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    11. NCl(3) is an endothermic compound while NF(3) is an exothermic compou...

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    12. Unlike phosphorus, nitrogen show little tendency for catenation. Or ...

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    13. Ammonia is a good complexing agent. Give reasons. Or Ammonia acts as...

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    14. Why is N(2)O(5) more acidic than N(2)O(3) ?

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    15. Give reasons for the following : (i) NO (Nitric oxide) is paramagnet...

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    16. In the structure of HNO(3), why is N-O bond (121 pm) shorter than N-OH...

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    17. Compound that acts as oxidant as well as reductant

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    18. Why is red phosphorus less reactive than white phosphorus ?

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    19. PCl(5) is ionic in nature in the solid state. Give reasons. Or Solid...

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    20. Draw the structure of PCl(5). Or Solid PCl(5) is ionic in nature.

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