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Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule and phosphorus as `P_(4)`. Why?

A

`N_(2)` has valence electrons only in bonding and nonbonding orbitals, while P has valence electrons in both bonding and antibonding orbitals

B

higher electronegativity of N favours formation of multiple bonds

C

bigger size of P does not favour multiple bonds

D

P has preference to adapt structures with small bond angles

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