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Published on: August 12, 2026
Nitrogen forms stalbe 
molecule but phosphours is conveted to 
from 
because
A
bonding is strong in phosphours
B
bonding is weak in phosphours
C
Triple bond is present in phosphours
D
Single P – P bond weaker than N – N bond.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
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 electron. Hence, 
is stable and 
is not.
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