MCQ
Which of the following statements is wrong?
  • Single $N–N$ bond is stronger than the single $P–P$ bond.
  • B
    $\ce{PH_3}$ can act as a ligand in the formation of coordination compound with transition elements.
  • C
    $\ce{NO_2}$ is paramagnetic in nature.
  • D
    Covalency of nitrogen in $\ce{N_2O_5}$ is four.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Single $N–N$ bond is stronger than the single $P–P$ bond.
$N-N$ bond is weaker than the single $P-P$ bond. because of high interelectronic repulsion of the non$-$bonding electrons, owing to the small bond length.

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