Assertion : N(2) is less reactive than P...

Assertion : `N_(2)` is less reactive than `P_(4)`.
Reason : Nitrogen has more electron gain enthalpy than phosphorus.

Both assertion and reason are correct statements, and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

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Assertion is correct, but reason is wrong statement.

Assertion is wrong but reason is correct statement.

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Correct reason. P-P single bond in `P_(4)` molecules is much weaker `(213kJmol^(-1))` than `N-=N` triple bond `(941.2 kJ mol^(-1))` in `N_(2)`

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N_(2) is less reactive than CN^(-) due to

Presence of more electrons in orbitals

Absence of dipole moment

Difference in spin quantum no

A trpile bond between nitrogen atoms

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Both A and R are true but R is false

A is true but R is false

Both A and R are false.

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

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A is correct R is wrong

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