MCQ
Pentavalency in phosphorus is more stable when compared to that of nitrogen even through they belong to same group is due to
  • A
    Reactivity of phosphorus
  • B
    Inert nature of nitrogen
  • C
    Dissimilar electronic configuration
  • Larger size of phosphorus atom

Answer

Correct option: D.
Larger size of phosphorus atom
d
Pentavalence in phosphorus is more stable when compared to that of nitrogen even though they belong to same group is due to large size of phosphorus atom and greater ability to accommodate electrons.

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