NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Why does R 3 P = O exist but R 3 N = O does not (R = alkyl group)?
Options
- ANitrogen's higher electronegativity stabilizes positive charge on nitrogen.
- BPhosphorus's lower electronegativity stabilizes positive charge on phosphorus.
- CNitrogen's hybridization state is not conducive to positive charge accommodation.
- DPhosphorus's sp 3 hybridization allows for positive charge stabilization.
Correct answer
B. Phosphorus's lower electronegativity stabilizes positive charge on phosphorus.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Phosphorus's lower electronegativity stabilizes positive charge on phosphorus.