Question

Maximum covalency of nitrogen is ______

• A. $3$
• B. $5$
• C. $4$
• D. $6$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$4$

Answer 2

Covalency of an atom in a covalent compound is the number of covalent bonds formed by an atom. Maximum covalency of Nitrogen is $4$ (example - ammonium ions).