7.46 Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule and phosphorus as P4. Why?
7.46 Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule and phosphorus as P4. Why?
7.46
Nitrogen owing to its small size has a tendency to form p – p multiple bonds with itself. Nitrogen thus forms a very stable diatomic molecule, N2.

On moving down, a group, the tendency to form p–p bonds decreases [because of the large size of heavier elements]. With the increase in the size of at
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