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Select amongst the following which is not correct:

Correct answer: B. It only gives acidic oxides

  • A. Nitrogen is poor conductor of heat and electricity.
  • B. It only gives acidic oxides
  • C. Nitrogen has greatest tendency to attract electrons
  • D. The compounds are predominantly covalent

Explanation

Nitrogen only gives acidic oxides. This statement is not correct. Nitrogen can also form neutral and basic oxides. For example, nitrogen monoxide (NO) is a neutral oxide, while ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH) is a basic oxide.

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