AIPMT PRELIMS2001Chemistry-Chemical Bonding
AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Chemistry Bonding in Phosphorus MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Nitrogen form N₂, but phosphorous form P₂, it's at a time convert in P₄ reason is :
A
Triple bond present between phosphorous atom
B
pπ– pπ bonding is weak
C
pπ– pπ bonding is strong
D
Multiple bond form easilly
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Phosphorus forms P₄ because pπ–pπ bonding is weak compared to nitrogen, which forms strong triple bonds in N₂.
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