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Which of the following elements can be involved in `p pi- d pi` bonding ?

A

Carbon

B

Nitrogen

C

Phosphorus

D

Boron

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Valence shell configuration of phosphorus is `3s^(2)3p^(3)3d^(0)`. Its d-orbitals are involved in `p pi -d pi` bonding with the elements such as oxygen. For example, cyclometa-phosphoric acid
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