Q20 / 75 · JEE Main 2025 (22 Jan Shift 2) · Chemistry

The maximum covalency of a non-metallic group 15 element ' E ' with weakest $\mathrm{E}-\mathrm{E}$ bond is :

Correct answer
A
4
B
6
C
3
D
5

Solution

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

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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