Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule and...

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

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Nitrogen because of its small size and high electronegativity forms `p pi-p pi` multiple bonds. Thus `N_2` exists as gas at room temperature.
Phosphorus being larger in size than nitrogen does not form `p pi- p pi` multiple bonds. Hence, phosphorus exists as discrete `P_4` molecule.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS

    KUMAR PRAKASHAN|Exercise SECTION -D (NCERT EXEMPLAR SOLUTION) (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQS))|27 Videos

  • THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS

    KUMAR PRAKASHAN|Exercise SECTION -D (NCERT EXEMPLAR SOLUTION) (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS MCQS (MORE THAN ONE QUESTIONS))|10 Videos

  • THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS

    KUMAR PRAKASHAN|Exercise SECTION-B (INTEXT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)|34 Videos

  • THE D-AND F-BLOCK ELMENTS

    KUMAR PRAKASHAN|Exercise Section -E MCQs asked in GUJCET/Board Exams)|50 Videos

  • THE SOLID STATE

    KUMAR PRAKASHAN|Exercise SECTION - E (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS)(MCQs ASKED IN BOARD EXAMS)|35 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Find the no. of mole of phosphorus in 92.9 g of phosphorus assuming that molecular formula of phosphorus in P_(4^(.) . Also determine the no. of atoms and molecules of phosphorus in the sample.