Chapter 14, Problem 14.56P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The elements, which forms tri-halides and penta-halides in the group $\text{5A}\left(\text{15}\right)$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Electron configurations:

The arrangement of electrons in the atomic orbital by increasing order of their energies is known as electron configurations.

Oxidation state:

The number of electrons lost or gain from an atom in the formation of molecule is known as oxidation number.