The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements1 Mark
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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