Chapter 7, Problem 53E

(a)

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To determine:The authenticity of the given statement, “Both nitrogen and phosphorous can form a pentafluoride compound”.

(b)

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To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “Although $\text{CO}$ is a well-known compound, $\text{SiO}$ does not exist under ordinary condition”.

(c)

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To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “ ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ is easier to oxidize than ${\text{I}}_{\text{2}}$ ”.

(b)

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To determine: The authenticity of the given statement, “At room temperature, the stable form of oxygen is ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ , whereas that of sulfur is ${\text{S}}_{\text{8}}$ ”.