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NCl(3) is an endothermic compound while...

`NCl_(3)` is an endothermic compound
while `NF_(3)` is an exothermic compound.

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To understand why NCl₃ is an endothermic compound while NF₃ is an exothermic compound, we need to analyze the nature of the bonds formed in these compounds and the overall stability of the molecules. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds**: - NCl₃ (Nitrogen trichloride) - NF₃ (Nitrogen trifluoride) ...
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PRADEEP-P-BLOCK ELEMENTS -CONCEPTUAL QUESTION
  1. Although nitrogen and chlorine have very nearly same electronegativity...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  9. Compound that acts as oxidant as well as reductant

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

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

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

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  13. Give chemical reaction in support of the statement that all the bonds ...

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  14. H(3)PO(3) is diprotic (or dibasic). Why ? Or What is the basicity of...

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  15. The electron gain enthalpy with negative sign for oxygen (− 141 KJ mol...

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  16. Why the compounds of fluorine with oxygen are called fluorides of oxyg...

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  17. (a) Sulphur has greater tendency for catenation than oxygen. Give reas...

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  18. Large difference between the melting and boiling points of oxygen and ...

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  19. SO(2) is reducing while TeO(2) is an oxidising agent. Give reasons.

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  20. SF(6) is known but SH(6) is not known. Explain.

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