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Nitrogen forms N(2) but phosphorous when...

Nitrogen forms `N_(2)` but phosphorous when forms `P_(2)` gets readily converted into `P_(4)` because

A

triple bond is present in phosphorus atoms

B

`p pi - p pi` bonding in phosphorus is weak

C

`P pi - p pi ` bonding in phosphorus is strong

D

Multiple bonds are formed easily in phosphorus.

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B
`p pi - p pi` bonding in phosphorus is weak due to large size of phosphorus.
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