The maximum covalency of nitrogen is...

The maximum covalency of nitrogen is

A

3

B

5

C

4

D

6

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The correct Answer is:

C

Nitrogen can exhibit maximum covalency of 5 in compounds e.g. `NCl_(5)`

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In covalency

A

transfer of electrons takes place

B

one atom acts as donor and other acts as acceptor

C

the electrons are shared by only one atom

D

equal sharing of electrons takes place between two atoms.

Consider the following statements : 1. Maximum covalency of carbon is 4, whereas maximum covalency of silicon is 6. 2. The maximum covalency of an element is limited to 6. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Assertion : (CH_(3))_(3)N geometry is pyramidal but in case (SiH_(3))_(3)N it is planar. Reason :The maximum covalency of Si is six but that of C is four.

A

If assertion is true but the reason is false

B

If assertion is false but reason is true

C

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion

D

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

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