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Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity Valency and Oxidation State Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Pentavalency in phosphorus is more stable when compared to that of nitrogen even through they belong to same group is due to

A
Reactivity of phosphorus
B
Inert nature of nitrogen
C
Dissimilar electronic configuration
D
Larger size of phosphorus atom

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