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JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry The p-block Elements-II / p-ब्लॉक तत्व-II Question Bank Nitrogen Family

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    The pentavalence in phosphorus is more stable as compared to that of nitrogen even though they belong to the same group. It is due to [KCET 2002]

    A) Inert nature of nitrogen

    B) Reactivity of phosphorus

    C) Larger size of phosphorus atom

    D) Dissimilar electronic configuration

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Pentavalency in phosphorus is more stable that of nitrogen due to large size of phosphorus atom.


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