Nitrogen forms only $NCl_3$,whereas phosphorus forms both $PCl_3$ and $PCl_5$. Why?

  • A
    $P$ has $3d$ orbitals,while $N$ does not have $3d$ orbitals.
  • B
    The size of the $N$ atom is larger than the $P$ atom.
  • C
    $P$ is more reactive towards $Cl$ than $N$.
  • D
    None of these.

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