JCECE Engineering JCECE Engineering Solved Paper-2013

  • question_answer
    The maximum covalency of nitrogen is

    A) \[3\]                                     

    B) \[4\]

    C)  \[5\]                                    

    D)  \[6\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Nitrogen does not possess \[d-\]orbitals in its valence shell\[(n=2)\]. It can have 8 electrons maximum. Therefore, nitrogen cannot extend its covalency beyond 4.


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