NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Nitrogen exists as a diatomic molecule and phosphorus as P 4 . Why?
Options
- ANitrogen has a higher atomic number than phosphorus.
- BNitrogen forms stronger covalent bonds.
- CPhosphorus atoms have a higher tendency to bond with each other.
- DPhosphorus has a higher atomic radius than nitrogen.
Correct answer
C. Phosphorus atoms have a higher tendency to bond with each other.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Phosphorus atoms have a higher tendency to bond with each other.