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Why does the reactivity of nitrogen differ from phosphorus?

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The reactivity of nitrogèn differ from phosphorus .due fo its. i: small size. ii. high ionisation enthalpy and.electronegativity. iit. non-availability.of d-orbitals with .N.. iv, Nitrogen has unique ability.to fórm .p pi-p pi mu. tiple bonds. with itself and with other elements having small size and high electronegativity.
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