NEET2024Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Identify the incorrect statement.
Options
- APEt ₃ and AsPh ₃ as ligands can form d -d bond with transition metals
- BThe N - N single bond is as strong as the P - P single bond
- CNitrogen has unique ability to form p - p multiple bonds with nitrogen, carbon and oxygen
- DNitrogen cannot form d - p bond as other heavier elements of its group
Correct answer
B. The N - N single bond is as strong as the P - P single bond
Step-by-step solution
- PEt ₃ and AsPh ₃ as ligands can form d - d bond with transition metals. - The N - N single bond is weaker than the single P - P bond because of high inter-electronic repulsion of the non-bonding electrons. - Nitrogen has unique ability to form p -p multiple bonds with itself, carbon and oxygen. - Nitrogen cannot form d - p bond as other heavier elements of its group.