Chapter 14, Problem 14.119P

(a)

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Interpretation:

Reason for why $PC{l}_3{\text{ and PCl}}_5$ is formed when Phosphorus react with Chlorine while Nitrogen reacts with Chlorine forms only $NC{l}_3$ have to be explained.

(b)

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Interpretation:

Reason for why Carbon tetrachloride does not react with water whereas silicon tetrachloride reacts rapidly and completely has to be explained.

(c)

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Interpretation:

Reason for why $S-O$ single bond in $S{O}_4{}^{2-}$ has a shorter bond length than the expected bond length has to be explained.

(d)

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Interpretation:

Reason for why Chlorine forms $Cl{F}_{3}andCl{F}_5$ , but $Cl{F}_4$ is not known has to be explained.