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Why does nitroggen show catenation properties less than phosphorus ?

Answer» Explanation :
`to` The single N-N bond is weaker than the single P-P bond due to high inter electronic repulsion of the non-bonding electrons in `N_(2)` because of small bond length. Therefore the catenation property is weaker in nitrogen as compared to phosphorrus.


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