Multiple choice

Why nitrogen is diatomic and phosphorous is polyatomic?

  1. Less reactivity of nitrogen than phosphorous.

  2. High electronegativity of nitrogen than phosphorous.

  3. Ability of nitrogen to form multiple bonds unlike phosphorous.

  4. Availability of d-orbital in phosphorous.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ans : 3.

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