Question

Why nitrogen exists as a diatomic moleculee whereas phosphorus as p4?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Nitrogen owing to its small size has a tendency to form pπ−pπ multiple bonds with itself.Nitrogen thus forms a very stable diatomic molecule, N 2. On moving down a group, the tendency to form pπ−pπ bonds decreases (because of the large size of heavier elements). Therefore, phosphorus (like other heavier metals) exists in the P 4 state.