Question:

$PCl_5$ is possible but $NCl_5$ does not exist :

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • in N, d-sub-shell is absent
  • ionization energy of N is very high
  • it does not like Cl
  • None of these
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Solution and Explanation

$NCl_5$ in not possible because N does not contain d orbitals. Only nitrogen has a tendency to form $P \pi - P \pi$ multiple bonds. Other forms $d \pi - p \pi$ multiple bonds easily.
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Concepts Used:

Group 15 Elements

Group 15 elements are also known as nitrogen group elements or nitrogen family

It consists of:

  • Nitrogen (N)
  • Phosphorus (P)
  • Arsenic (As)
  • Antimony (Sb)
  • Bismuth (Bi)
  • Moscovium (Mc)

They are present on the right side of the periodic table. All the elements are arranged based on their atomic weight. The elements with similar properties reside in a column called the group.

All Group 15 elements have the electron configuration ns2np3 in their outer shell, where n is the principal quantum number.

Periodic Trends in Group 15 Elements