Nitrogen form N _2, but phosphorous form P _2, it's at a time convert in P _4, reason is : -

NEET 2001 Chemistry question

Nitrogen form , but phosphorous form , it's at a time convert in , reason is : -

(1)Triple bond present between phosphorous atom
(2) bonding is weakCorrect
(3) bonding is strong
(4)Multiple bond form easilly

Answer: (2)

Solution

Nitrogen is small and the sideways () overlap of its orbitals is effective, so it forms a strong triple bond (diatomic ). Phosphorus atoms are much larger, with

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