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QAIPM-2001-Ch-2867: NEET 2001 Chemistry - Class 11 AIPM-2001-Ch-2867 Solution: Nitrogen forms \(N_2\), but phosphorus does not form \(P_2\),…

Nitrogen forms N2N_2, but phosphorus does not form P2P_2, however, it converts P4P_4, reason is

Multiple Choice Options

  • A triple bond present between phosphorus atom
  • B pπ−pπp\pi-p\pi bonding is weak
  • C pπ−pπp\pi-p\pi bonding is strong
  • D multiple bonds form easily.

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

For strong � -bonding, p � - p � bonding should be strong. In case of P, due to larger size as compared to N-atom, p � - p � bonding is not so strong.

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