Why does nitrogen show catenation property is less than phosphorus?
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This is because of the relative weakness of the N-N single bond as compared to the P-P single bond.
Since nitrogen atom is smaller, there is greater repulsion of electron density of two nitrogen atoms, thereby weakening the N-N single bond.
Since nitrogen atom is smaller, there is greater repulsion of electron density of two nitrogen atoms, thereby weakening the N-N single bond.
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Hey !!
Nitrogen show catenation property is less than phosphorous because of N ---- N single bond is weaker than P ----- P single bond.
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