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Published on: August 13, 2026
Nitrogen forms 
, but phosphorus does not form 
, however, it converts 
, reason is
A
triple bond present between phosphorus atom
B
bonding is weak
C
bonding is strong
D
multiple bonds form easily
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
For strong 
‐ bonding, 
bonding should be strong. In case of 
, due to larger size as compared to 
‐ atom, 
bonding is not so strong.
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