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Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Nitrogen Family Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

The pentavalence in phosphorus is more stable as compared to that of nitrogen even though they belong to the same group. It is due to

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

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C

Pentavalency in phosphorus is more stable that of nitrogen due to large size of phosphorus atom.

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