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In N(2)O(5) valence of nitrogen is...

In `N_(2)O_(5)` valence of nitrogen is

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

5

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The correct Answer is:
B
`N_(2)O_(5)`has the structure
`{:(" O O"),(" \\ /"),(" N - O - N"),(" / \\"),(" O O"):}`
In `N_(2)O_(5)`,N has a covalency of 3.
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