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Which one of the following compounds is not known?

Correct answer: D. NCl5

  • A. SbCl3
  • B. NCl3
  • C. NI3
  • D. NCl5

Explanation

NCl5 does not exist because there are no d-orbitals in the second energy level. Therefore there is no way to arrange five pairs of bonding electrons around a nitrogen atom.

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