Correct statements from the following are: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- B, C and D Only
- C, D and E Only
- A, C and E Only
- A and E Only
Answer
(4) A and E Only
Solution
A. Correct – as per NCERT, nitrogen in oxidation states +1 to +4 tends to disproportionate in acid solution (e.g. 3HNO2 HNO3 + H2O + 2NO).
B. Incorrect – nitrogen forms pπ–pπ multiple bonds with itself and with C and O; it has no d orbitals, so it cannot form dπ–pπ bonds.
C. Incorrect – because of the small bond length, the non-bonding electron pairs repel strongly, so the N–N single bond is weaker than the P–P single bond.
D. Incorrect – density increases down group 15; nitrogen has the lowest density.
E. Correct – nitrogen has only four valence orbitals (one 2s and three 2p), so its maximum covalency is four.
∴ Correct statements: A and E
Answer: (4)