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An element X combines with hydrogen to form a compound NH3. The element X is placed on the right side of the periodic table. What is true about the element X?
(a) Has 3 valence electrons
(b) Is a metal and is solid
(c) Is a non-metal and is a gas
(d) Has 5 valence electrons
(e) NH3 reacts with water to form a basic compound.

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(a), (b) and (c)
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(b), (c) and (d)
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(c), (d) and (e)
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(e), (a) and (b)
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Solution

The correct option is B (c), (d) and (e)
X is N because it is placed on the right side of the periodic table & compound is NH3. X is a non metal and valence electrons are 5 & NH3+H2ONH4OH(Base)

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