Why is nitrogen restricted to a maximum covalency of 4 in compounds?

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Why is nitrogen restricted to a maximum covalency of 4 in compounds?

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET

Options:

A Lack of d orbitals
B Lack of p orbitals
C Lack of s orbitals
D Lack of electrons

Solution:

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The correct answer is: Lack of d orbitals

The paragraph explains that nitrogen is restricted to a maximum covalency of 4 because it lacks d orbitals for bonding.

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