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Assertion : Pentahalides of phosphorus are known but not those of nitrogen.
Reason : Phosphorus has lower electronegativity than nitrogen.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Correct explanation : Nitrogen can not expand its octet due to non-availability of d-orbitals.
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