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The non-existent species is

A

`XeF_(5)`

B

`BrF_(5)`

C

`SbF_(5)`

D

`PF_(5)`

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To determine the non-existent species among the given options: XeF5, BrF5, SbF5, and PF5, we can analyze each compound based on the ability of the central atom to expand its valence shell and form the specified number of bonds. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Valence Shell Expansion:** - Elements in the p-block can expand their octet by utilizing available d-orbitals. This is crucial for forming compounds with more than four bonds. 2. **Analyzing Each Compound:** - **BrF5 (Bromine Pentafluoride):** - Bromine (Br) has the electronic configuration of [Ar] 4s² 4p⁵. It has vacant d-orbitals available for bonding. Thus, Br can form five bonds and BrF5 exists. - **PF5 (Phosphorus Pentafluoride):** - Phosphorus (P) has the electronic configuration of [Ne] 3s² 3p³. It can also expand its valence shell by utilizing its 3d orbitals. Therefore, PF5 can exist. - **SbF5 (Antimony Pentafluoride):** - Antimony (Sb) has the electronic configuration of [Kr] 5s² 5p³. Similar to Br and P, Sb can utilize its d-orbitals to form five bonds, making SbF5 a valid compound. - **XeF5 (Xenon Pentafluoride):** - Xenon (Xe) has the electronic configuration of [Kr] 5s² 5p⁶. While Xe can form compounds like XeF2 and XeF4, it does not have the capacity to form XeF5 because it cannot utilize d-orbitals (as it is a noble gas with a full valence shell). Therefore, XeF5 does not exist. 3. **Conclusion:** - Among the given options, the non-existent species is **XeF5**. ### Final Answer: The non-existent species is **XeF5**. ---

To determine the non-existent species among the given options: XeF5, BrF5, SbF5, and PF5, we can analyze each compound based on the ability of the central atom to expand its valence shell and form the specified number of bonds. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Valence Shell Expansion:** - Elements in the p-block can expand their octet by utilizing available d-orbitals. This is crucial for forming compounds with more than four bonds. 2. **Analyzing Each Compound:** ...
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