Why are group 15 called “Pnictogens”?
The greek word pnigein means to cholk or stiffle.Which is property of molecular nitrogen in absence of oxygen.that is why group 15 elements are called nitrogen family or pnictogens.
Why are group 15 called “Pnictogens”?
The greek word pnigein means to cholk or stiffle.Which is property of molecular nitrogen in absence of oxygen.that is why group 15 elements are called nitrogen family or pnictogens.