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Maximum covalency of Nitrogen is :...

Maximum covalency of Nitrogen is :

A

2

B

4

C

3

D

5

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The correct Answer is:
B
as they have 5 valence electrons and only 4 orbitals (one s and three p orbital) available for bonding. Therefore it cannot extend its covalency beyond 4 due to absence of d-orbital
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