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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 dd -orbital does not exist as a tetra atomic molecule

Nitrogen cannot form dπd \pi - pπp \pi bond due to absence of α\alpha -orbital, so it cannot expand its covalency beyond four as the heavier members of this group can