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Which halide of nitrogen is least basic

A

`NBr_(3)`

B

`NI_(3)`

C

`NCl_(3)`

D

`NF_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
The electronegativity of fluorine is highest so it pulls the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen by greater strength So the availability of lone pair of electrons with N atom, which can be donated is minimum.
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