Which of the following statements is wrong ?

Options

A. Single N-N bond is stronger than the single P- P bond.
B. `PH_(3)` can act as a ligand in the formation of coordination compound with transition elements.
C. `NO_(2)` is paramagnetic in nature.
D. Covalency of nitrogen in `N_(2)O_(5)` is four.

Answer

A

Explanation

`underset(* *)overset(* *)( : N)-underset(* *) overset(* *) ( N : )` single bond is weaker than `overset(* *)underset(* *)( : P)-overset(* *)underset(* *) (P : )` bond because of greater repulsion in the lone pairs of electrons due to smaller size of nitrogen atom.