Nitrogen has no d-orbital in its valence shell and therefore it cannot
A. exhibit the oxidation state +5
B. have covalency greater than 3
C. exhibital hybridization
D. from oxides with oxidation state greater than +3

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Correct Answer - B
Because of the absence of vacant d-orbitals electron excitation is not possible so it cannot have covalency greater than 3.

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