MCQ
Which of the following elements can be involved in $\text{p}\pi-\text{d}\pi$ bonding?
  • A
    Carbon.
  • B
    Nitrogen.
  • Phosphorus.
  • D
    Boron.

Answer

Correct option: C.
Phosphorus.
Phosphorus can be involved in $\text{p}\pi-\text{d}\pi$ bonding due to presence of vacant $d$ orbitals $C, N,$ and $B$ do not have $o\ ’$ orbitals.

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