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White P is more reactive than N2 because...

White P is more reactive than `N_2` because

A

Electronegativity of P is low

B

Ionisation energy of P is low

C

P - P bond is weaker than N=N

D

All the above

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The correct Answer is:
C
P-P bond has lesser bond dissociation energy than stronger `N-=N` bond
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