Elements X and Y belong to Group 15. The difference between the electronegativity values of 'X' and phosphorus is higher than that of the difference between phosphorus and 'Y'. 'X' & 'Y' are respectively
- As & Bi
- Bi & N
- N & As
- As & Sb
Answer
(3) N & As
Solution
Pauling electronegativity values of Group 15 elements (NCERT):
N = 3.0, P = 2.1, As = 2.0, Sb = 1.9, Bi = 1.9
Condition: | X - P| > | P - Y|
(1) X = As, Y = Bi: 0.1 > 0.2 ✗
(2) X = Bi, Y = N: 0.2 > 0.9 ✗
(3) X = N, Y = As: 0.9 > 0.1 ✓
(4) X = As, Y = Sb: 0.1 > 0.2 ✗
X = N and Y = As (nitrogen is far more electronegative than P because of its small size, while As is only slightly less electronegative than P).
Answer: (3)