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In case of nitrogen, $\mathrm{NCl}_3$ is possible but not $\mathrm{NCl}_5$ while in case of phosphorous, $\mathrm{PCl}_3$ as well as $\mathrm{PCl}_5$ are possible. It is due to
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE MainJEE Main 2002
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  • A
    availability of vacant d orbitals in P but not in N
  • B
    lower electronegativity of P than N
  • C
    lower tendency of H - bond formation in P than N
  • D
    occurrence of P in solid while N in gaseous state at room temperature
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The correct answer is:
availability of vacant d orbitals in P but not in N
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