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In case of nitrogen, `NCl_(3)`is possible but not `NCl_(5)` while in case of phosphorous `PCl_(3)` as well as `PCl_(5)` are possible. It is due to

A

(1) availability of vacant d-orbital in P but not in N.

B

(2) lower electronegativily of P then N.

C

(3) lower tendency of H bond formation in P than N.

D

(4) occurrence of P In solid while N in gaseous state at room temperature.

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  • Nitrogen can form only one chloride with chlorine which is NCl_(3) whereas P can form PCl_(3) and PCl_(5) . This is

    A
    due to absence of d-orbitals in nitrogen
    B
    due to difference in size of N and P
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    D
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