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Assertion : N(2) is less reactive than P...

Assertion : `N_(2)` is less reactive than `P_(4)`.
Reason : Nitrogen has more electron gain enthalpy than phosphorus.

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C
Correct reason : Bond dissociation enthalpy of `N_(2)` is more than that of `P_(4)`.
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