NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Explain why despite nearly the same electronegativity, nitrogen forms hydrogen bonding while chlorine does not.
Options
- ANitrogen has a higher atomic number.
- BNitrogen has a smaller atomic radius.
- CNitrogen forms a diatomic molecule, enhancing its bonding ability.
- DNitrogen has a higher ionization energy.
Correct answer
B. Nitrogen has a smaller atomic radius.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Nitrogen has a smaller atomic radius.