Among the trihalides of nitrogen. Which one is least basic?1) 2) 3) 4)

1.	Among the trihalides of nitrogen. Which one is least basic?1) 2) 3) 4)
Answer» CORRECT answer is NF₃ Basicity ORDER from least to most is, NF₃ < NCl₃ < NBr₃ < NI₃ Main reason for this order is that- More ELECTRONEGATIVE halides attract negative CHARGE & hence reduce its availability.

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