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the pentavalence in phosphorus is more stable as compared to that of nitrogen even though they belong to the same group. It is due to

A

Reactivity of phosphorus

B

Inert nature of nitrogen

C

Dissimilar electronic configuration

D

Larger size of phosphorus atom

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Pentavalency in phosphorous is more stable, its due to larger size of P atom.
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