NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
How does the covalent radius change as you move from nitrogen (N) to phosphorus (P) in Group 15?
Options
- AIt decreases.
- BIt remains constant.
- CIt increases significantly.
- DIt increases slightly.
Correct answer
C. It increases significantly.
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that there is a considerable increase in covalent radius from N to P.