Assertion :Statement - 1 : POF3 exist but NOF3 does not exist. Reason: Statement - 2 : 'P' can form five bonds by expanding its octet while 'N' can not expand its octet to form five bonds.
A
Statement - 1 is true, statement - 2 is true and statement - 2 is correct explanation for statement - 1.
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B
Statement - 1 is true, statement - 2 is true and statement - 2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement - 1.
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C
Statement - 1 is true, statement - 2 is false.
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D
Statement - 1 is false, statement - 2 is true.
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Solution
The correct option is D Statement - 1 is false, statement - 2 is true. NOF3 exist due to dative bond between N and O. Also, 'P' can form five bonds by expanding its octet while 'N' can not expand its octet to form five bonds. is a true statement.