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Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule `(N_(2))` while phosphorus as tetra-atomic molecule `(P_(4))`. Why ?

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Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule and phosphorus as P_4 . Why?

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DINESH PUBLICATION-THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS -N.C.E.R.T. Exercise
  1. Why does R(3)P=O exist but R(3)N=O does not (R is an alkyl group )?

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  2. Explain why is NH(3) basic while PH(3)is feebly basic in nature.

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  3. Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule (N(2)) while phosphorus as tetra-...

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  4. Write main differences between the properties of white phospghorus and...

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  5. Why does nitrogen show catenation properties less than prosphorus.

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  6. Give one disproportionation reaction of phosphorus acid (H(3)PO(3)).

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  7. Can PCl(5) act as oxidising as well as reducing agent ? Justify.

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  8. Justify the placement of O, S, Se, Te and Po in the same group of the ...

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  9. Why is dioxygen a gas but sulphur a solid?

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  10. Knowing the electron gain enthalpy values for O to O^(-) " and " O to...

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  11. Which aerosols deplete ozone ?

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  12. The catalyst used in the manufacture of H(2)SO(4) by contact process i...

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  13. How is SO(2) an air pollutant ?

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  14. Why are halogens strong oxidising agents ?

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  15. Explain why does fluorine form only one oxoacid (HOF).

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  16. Explain why inspite of nearly the same electronegativity, nitrogen for...

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  17. Write two uses of ClO2.

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  18. Why are halogens coloured?

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  19. Write redox reactions between fluorine and water.

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  20. How can you prepare Cl2 from HCl and HCI from Cl2? Write reactions onl...

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