MCQ
Maximum covalency of nitrogen is $.......$
  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $5$
  • $4$
  • D
    $6$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$4$
Maximum covalency of nitrogen is four as it cannot extend its valency beyond four $\left[\mathrm{NH}_4, \mathrm{R}_4 \mathrm{\sim N}\right]$ due to absence of vacant orbitals.

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