Halogens have maximum negative electron gain enthalpy in their periods. Why?
They have the smallest size and high effective nuclear charge in their periods, readily accepting one electron to acquire noble gas configuration.
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has a lower boiling point than . Why?
Why are pentahalides more covalent than trihalides?
Why is the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides of Group 15 elements?
Write the reaction of thermal decomposition of sodium azide.