Question

The second period elements of $p$-block starting from boron, are restricted to a maximum covalency of

• A. four (using $1\, s, 2\, s$ and two $2\, p$ orbitals)
• B. six (using $1\, s$ and $2\, s$-orbitals)
• C. four (using one $2 s$ and three $2\, p$ orbitals)
• D. six (using $1\, s$ and three $2\, p$ orbitals)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) four (using one $2 s$ and three $2\, p$ orbitals)