Question

Give reasons - nitrogen and phosphorus belong to the same group of 15. which is more electronegative?and why

Answer 1

electronegativity decreases with moving from top to bottom in periodic table.therefore nitrogen is more electronegative

Answer 2

Answer:electronegativity decreases

Explanation:electronic configuration of nitrogen and phosphorus:

N 2,5

P 2,8,5

Nitrogen will be more electronegative than phosphorus as electronegativity decreases on going down a group in case of non-metals