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In case of nitrogen, NCl3 is possible but not NCl5, while in case of phosphorous. PCl3 as well as PCl5 are possible. It is due to

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lower electronegativity of P but not in N
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lower tendency of H bond formation in P than N
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availability of vacant d-orbital in P but not in N
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occurrence of P in solid while N in gaseous state at room temperature.
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Solution

The correct option is D availability of vacant d-orbital in P but not in N
In case of nitrogen, NCl3 is possible but not NCl5, while in case of phosphorous PCl3 as well as PCl5 both are possible due to in Nitrogen vacant d-orbitals are not available, but in case of Phosphorous vacant 3d-orbitals are available.

So, the correct option is C.

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