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| 1. |
In case of nitrogen, \[NC{{l}_{3}}\] is possible but not \[NC{{l}_{5}}\] while in case of phosphorous, \[PC{{l}_{3}}\] as well as \[PC{{l}_{5}}\]are possible. It is due to [AIEEE 2002] |
| A. | Availability of vacant d-orbital in P but not in N |
| B. | Lower electronegativity of P than N |
| C. | Lower tendency of H bond formation in P than N |
| D. | Occurrence of P in solid while N in gaseous state at room temperature |
| Answer» B. Lower electronegativity of P than N | |