49. Identify the noble gas that has atoms in the ground state with the same electron configuration as the nitrogen in a molecule

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49. Identify the noble gas that has atoms in the ground state with the same electron configuration as the nitrogen in a molecule

of isocyanic acid

Chemistry

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Vinvika [58] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-21T19:41:19+03:00

Answer:

Neon (Ne)

Explanation:

Nitrogen in it's neutral state has valency of 5 and it's electronic configuration is given as;

1s2 2s2 2p3

However in isocyanic acid, it forms a covalent bond with hydrogen and carbon. Due to this bond, it is able to achieve stable octet configuration. The configuration is given as;

1s2 2s2 2p6

This is the same electronic configuration as Neon