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the pentavalence in phosphorus is more stable as compared to that of nitrogen even though they belong to the same group. It is due to

A

Inert nature of nitrogen

B

Reacitvity of phosphorus

C

Larger size of phosphoruse atom

D

Dissimilar electronic configuration

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Pentavalency in phosphorus is more stable that of nitrogen due to large size of phosphorus atom.
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