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Some p-Block Elements: Group 15 MCQ

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Group 15MediumQuestion 37013

Question

Nitrogen differs from phosphorus mainly because nitrogen:

  1. A
    cannot expand its octet
    Correct
  2. B
    has vacant d orbitals
  3. C
    is metallic
  4. D
    forms only ionic compounds

Correct answer

cannot expand its octet

Explanation

Second-period elements lack d orbitals.

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