Chapter 18, Problem 46E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:The reason of non-existence of ${\text{NBr}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${\text{NI}}_{\text{3}}$ with unstable nature of ${\text{NCl}}_{\text{3}}$ compound needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction: In the Long form of periodic table, the non-metals are mainly placed at the right side of the periodic table that is called as p-block elements. All non-metals are placed in p-block element. Metals make the 75 % part of the periodic table.

The group −VA is called as nitrogen family. It starts from Nitrogen element and elements exhibits -3 to +5 oxidation states.