The maximum covalency of nitrogen is:

1. 3 2. 5
3. 4 4. 6

 
 


Hint: Element must contain d orbital for maximizing its covalency more than 4.
 
The maximum covalency of nitrogen is 4 in which one electron is made available by s-orbital and 3 electrons are made available by p orbitals. Hence, a total of four electrons is available for bonding.