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Nitrogen forms `N_(2)` but phosphorous when forms `P_(2)` gets readily converted into `P_(4)` becauseA. `p pi - p pi` bonding is strong in phosphorusB. `p pi - p pi` bonding is weak in phosphorusC. triple bond is present in phosphorusD. single P - P bond is weaker than N -N bond.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`p pi - p pi` bonding in nitrogen is strong hence it can form triple bond with another N. Single N - N bond is weaker than P - P bond due to high interionic repulsion of non-bonding electrons. Hence, `N equiv N` is stable and P 2 is not.


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