Which of the following statement is wrong ?

Options

A. Single N-N bond is stronger than the single P-P bond
B. `PH_(3)` can act as a ligand in the formation of coordination compound with transition elements
C. `NO_(2)` is paramagnetic in nature
D. Covalency of nitrogen in `N_(2)O_(5)` is four

Answer

A

Explanation

Due to small size, lone pair of electrons on the two N-atoms repel each other and hence N-N bond is weaker than P-P bond.