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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

The maximum covalency of a non-metallic group 15 element ' E ' with weakest \(\mathrm{E}-\mathrm{E}\) bond is _______.

  1. A 4
  2. B 6
  3. C 3
  4. D 5
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(A) 4

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\(\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{N} < \mathrm{P}-\mathrm{P}\) : single \((\sigma)\) bond strength Due to L.P.-L.P. replusion and maximum possible covalency of nitrogen is 4 .
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