NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Why does the reactivity of nitrogen differ from phosphorus?
Options
- ANitrogen forms stronger bonds than phosphorus.
- BNitrogen has a higher ionization energy than phosphorus.
- CNitrogen has a smaller atomic size than phosphorus.
- DNitrogen has a higher electronegativity than phosphorus.
Correct answer
D. Nitrogen has a higher electronegativity than phosphorus.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) Nitrogen has a higher electronegativity than phosphorus.