Nitrogen forms N 2 , but phosphorus does not form P 2 , however, it converts P 4 , reason is

triple bond present between phosphorus atom

p \pi - p \pi bonding is strong

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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure question

2001 · Q112

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2001 · Q112

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Correct answer: B

For strong $\pi$ -bonding, p $\pi$ - p $\pi$ bonding should be strong. In case of P, due to larger size as compared to N-atom, p $\pi$ - p $\pi$ bonding is not so strong.

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2001 · Q112

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Correct answer: B

For strong $\pi$ -bonding, p $\pi$ - p $\pi$ bonding should be strong. In case of P, due to larger size as compared to N-atom, p $\pi$ - p $\pi$ bonding is not so strong.