Consider the following three compounds (i) , (ii) and (iii) , where central atom A is 15th group ele — Chemical Bonding Chemistry Question
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Consider the following three compounds (i) $AX_{2n}^{n-}$, (ii) $AX_{3n}$ and (iii) $AX_{4n}^{n+}$, where central atom A is 15th group element and their maximum covalency is 3n. If total number of proton in surrounding atom $X$ is $n$ and value of $n$ is one, then calculate value of "$x^3 + y^2 + z^n$". (Where $x, y$ and $z$ are total number of lone pair at central atom in compound (i), (ii) and (iii) respectively).
Answer: 9<BR><BR>**SOLUTION:** IF $N=1$, THEN $X=H$; $A=N$ (15TH GROUP). THE COMPOUNDS ARE (I) $NH_2^-$, (II) $NH_3$, (III) $NH_4^+$. <BR>LONE PAIRS: $X=2$, $Y=1$, $Z=0$. <BR>$X^3 + Y^2 + Z^N = (2)^3 + (1)^2 + (0)^1 = 9$.
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