Question

Why phosphorus show catenation but nitrogen does not?

Answer 1

Explanation:

⭐SOLUTION⭐

Catenation is much more common in phosphorous compounds than in nitrogen compounds. ... Since nitrogen atom is smaller, there is greater repulsion of electron density of two nitrogen atoms, thereby weakening the N−N single bond. This is the reason why Nitrogen shows catenation properties less than phosphorous.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation: because nitrogen has no any d orbital