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

A

Nitrogen atom is very small

B

Nitrogen atom has no vacant orbitals in valency shell

C

Electronegativity of nitrogen is very high

D

Nitrogen molecule contains a very strong triple bond

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The correct Answer is:
B
Nitrogen cannot form pentahalides due to absence of d orbitals
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