Question

nitrogen is much less than phosphorus.why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Nitrogen is less reactive than phosphorus due to high bond order (triple bond and consequently high bond enthalpy. Nitrogen has the ability to form pπ -pπ multiple bonds with itself (and with other elements having small size and high electronegativity). ... This is why nitrogen is less reactive than phosphorus.

Answer 2

NITROGEN IS MUCH LESS THAN PHOSPHORUS

Explanation:

• Nitrogen is chemically less reactive. This is because of the high stability of its molecule, N2. In N2, the two nitrogen atoms form a triple bond.
• This triple bond has very high bond strength, which is very difficult to break.
• It is because of nitrogen's small size that it is able to form pπ-pπ bonds with itself.
• This property is not exhibited by atoms such as phosphorus.
• Thus, phosphorus is more reactive than nitrogen

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