NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Why does nitrogen show catenation properties less than phosphorus?
Options
- ANitrogen has a smaller atomic size than phosphorus.
- BNitrogen forms weaker covalent bonds.
- CNitrogen has a higher electronegativity.
- DNitrogen has a higher atomic number.
Correct answer
A. Nitrogen has a smaller atomic size than phosphorus.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Nitrogen has a smaller atomic size than phosphorus.