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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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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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