Pick out the wrong statement.

Options

A. a) Nitrogen has the ability to form `ppi-ppi` bonds with itself
B. b) Bismuth forms metallic bonds in elemental state
C. c) Catenation tendency is higher in nitrogen when compared with other elements of the same group
D. d) Nitrogen has higher first ionization enthalpy when compared with other elements of the same group

Answer

C

Explanation

Catenation tendencyof phosphorus is higher than that of nitrogen due to high bond energy of P-P single bond as compared to N-N single bond.