Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Which among the group-15 elements does NOT exists as tetra atomic molecule?
A
Nitrogen
B
Phosphorus
C
Arsenic
D
Antimony
Answer
Nitrogen
Explanation
Solution
Nitrogen due to smaller size, high ionisation energy high electronegativity and the absence of d -orbital does not exist as a tetra atomic molecule
Nitrogen cannot form dπ - pπ bond due to absence of α -orbital, so it cannot expand its covalency beyond four as the heavier members of this group can