An element 'X' has 5 electrons in its valence shell which is 'L' shell. It forms a binary compound with hydrogen. In its liquid state, intermolecular forces exist between the molecules. Name the type of forces:

Hydrogen bond

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Metallic bond

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Electrostatic force

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Dipole-dipole attractions only

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Solution

The correct option is A Hydrogen bond
The atom X is nitrogen with electronic configuration 2,5.
It forms compound ammonia with hydrogen.
hydrogen bond is force of attraction between hydrogen and an electronegative atom,electronegative atom is usually F,N or O.

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