Why nitrogen exists as N2while P exists as P4? PLEASE REPLY SOON
basit ali , 13 Years ago
Grade 12
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because of empty 3d orbitals present in them it forms p4
ruchi yadav
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Nitrogen has small size and high electronegativity so forms multiple p(pi)-p(pi) bonds. So it exists as N2 with triple bond between 2 N atoms. Phosphorus has large size and less electronegative so doesn't form multiple p(pi)-p(pi) bonds and so exists as P4 having single bonds between 2 P atoms.
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ruchi yadav
Last Activity: 10 Years ago
Nitrogen has small size and high electronegativity so forms multiple p(pi)-p(pi) bonds. So it exists as N2 with triple bond between 2 N atoms. Phosphorus has large size and less electronegative so doesn't form multiple p(pi)-p(pi) bonds and so exists as P4 having single bonds between 2 P atom.
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Ruchi
Askiitians Faculty
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