In each of the following pairs of substances, one is stable and known, and the other is unstable. For each pair, choose the stable substance, and explain why the other is unstable. a. NF 5 orPF 5 b. AsF 5 or AsI 5 c. NF 3 or NBr 3

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In each of the following pairs of substances, one is stable and known, and the other is unstable. For each pair, choose the stable substance, and explain why the other is unstable. a. NF 5 orPF 5 b. AsF 5 or AsI 5 c. NF 3 or NBr 3

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In each of the following pairs of substances, one is stable and known, and the other is unstable. For each pair, choose the stable substance, and explain why the other is unstable.

a. NF₅ orPF₅

b. AsF₅ or AsI₅

c. NF₃ or NBr₃

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