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Maximum number of covalent bonds formed by N and P are

A

3,5

B

3,6

C

3,4,5

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
D
The outermost orbital of N-atom contain 3 unpaired electrons and has n=2

Thus, it is not able to expand its octet and can only form 3 covalent bonds.
It can also form one coordiante bond with the help of one lone-pair of electrons over N-atom (`therefore` total =4) On the other hand, the outer most orbital for P is n=3
Which contain 3d empty orbitals.

(has 5-unpaired electrons) Thus, none of the given are correct
`therefore` Correct choice is (d)
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