Question

State True or False.

$N{F}_3$ is stable but $NC{l}_3$ and $N{I}_3$ are explosive in nature.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The given statement is true.
$N{F}_3$ is stable but $NC{l}_3$, $NB{r}_3$ and $N{I}_3$ are explosive in nature.
Note: In case of $NC{l}_3$, $NB{r}_3$ and $N{I}_3$ the following two factors contributes to the unstability.
(a) Low polarity of the $N-X$ bond $(X=Cl,Br,I)$.
(b) Weakness of the $N-X$ bond due to large size difference between nitrogen and halogen atoms (Cl, Br, I).