Group 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Why does n form multiplie bonds but p doesn’t
A
It is less energetically favourable
2
Q
What oxidation states exists for N in Halides
A
1, 2, 3 5 is not stable
3
Q
How can +5 n halide exist
A
Ligands or double bonds
4
Q
Why can p form +5
A
It is larger so more stable
5
Q
How can a Phosphurus halide be made more lewis basic
A
Sub with a Ph3 from PhMgBr
6
Q
How can PX5 exist
A
Hypervalent
7
Q
Why does px5 show 2 environments in NMR
A
Berry pseudo rotation between trigonal pipyramidal and square pyramidal
