Explain the following observations: (a) The highest fluoride compound formed by nitrogen is NF3, whereas phosphorus readily

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Explain the following observations:
(a) The highest fluoride compound formed by nitrogen is NF3, whereas phosphorus readily forms PF5.
(b) Although CO is a well-known compound, SiO does not exist under ordinary conditions.
(c) AsH3 is a stronger reducing agent than NH3.
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Chemistry The Central Science

ISBN: 978-0321696724

12th edition

Authors: Theodore Brown, Eugene LeMay, Bruce Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward

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