Of the following,which compound(s)exist? A)NCl₃ B)PCl₅ C)PCl₃ D)NCl₅ E)A through C exist.

Name: Of the following,which compound(s)exist? A)NCl 3 B)PCl 5 C)PCl 3 D)NCl 5 E)A through C exist.
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Nitrogen is in group 15 and can form three bonds, while phosphorus is in group 15 and can form five bonds. Chlorine is in group 17 and can form one bond. Therefore, NCl3, PCl5, and PCl3 all exist.

Of the Following,which Compound(s)exist