The maximum covalency of a non-metallic group 15 element 'E' with the weakest E-E bond is:
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- 6
- 5
- 3
- 4
The Correct Option is D
Approach Solution - 1
To determine the maximum covalency of a non-metallic group 15 element with the weakest E-E bond, we need to understand the concepts of covalency and the nature of bonds within group 15 elements.
Step 1: Understand Covalency
Covalency refers to the number of electron pairs an atom can share with other atoms. In the case of group 15 elements (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Arsenic, Antimony, Bismuth), non-metals tend to share electrons to form covalent bonds.
Step 2: Group 15 Elements and Covalency
Group 15 elements have 5 electrons in their valence shell. The maximum covalency is generally equal to the number of unpaired electrons in the outer shell after attaining an expanded octet under specific conditions. For these elements, the maximum covalency observed in heavier group 15 elements is due to the availability of d-orbitals.
Step 3: Analyzing Weakest E-E Bond
Among group 15 elements, the element with the weakest E-E bond is nitrogen (N2 has a very strong triple bond), so it does not qualify here. Phosphorus, on the other hand, generally forms P4 units with relatively weaker single P-P bonds, making it suitable for this context.
Step 4: Phosphorus Covalency
Phosphorus can expand its covalency by utilizing d-orbitals. Therefore, the maximum covalency of phosphorus is 5, as observed in compounds like PF5. However, taking into account only covalent bonds available with consideration of typical orbitals (without d-orbital expansion under normal bonding), the practical observed maximum is 4, as seen in PCl4⁺ ions.
Conclusion: The maximum covalency of a non-metallic group 15 element with the weakest E-E bond, which is phosphorus, is 4.
Approach Solution -2
Group 15 elements (such as nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, etc.) can form covalent bonds with other elements, and the maximum covalency typically corresponds to the number of bonds that can be formed. For a non-metallic element in group 15, the maximum covalency is usually determined by the number of available orbitals for bonding.
- Nitrogen, the lightest element in Group 15, has the weakest E-E bond due to its small atomic size and high electronegativity, which limits the number of bonds it can form.
- Phosphorus, arsenic, and other heavier elements in the group can form a maximum of 4 bonds due to their larger atomic size and availability of d-orbitals for bonding. Thus, the correct answer is that the maximum covalency for a non-metallic Group 15 element with the weakest E-E bond is 4.
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