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Published on: August 11, 2026
Identify the incorrect statement from the following:
A
Phosphorus, arsenic and antimony show catenation property
B
and 
form 
bond with transition metals C
Nitrogen can form 
bond with oxygen
bond with oxygen D
Nitrogen can form 
multiple bonds with itself.
multiple bonds with itself.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Both N and O are 
period element so they form only 
bond but not 
due to absence of d-orbital.
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