Q.

N2 is a stable molecule but N4 molecule is unknown. P4 is much more stable than molecular P2.  Which is the best explanation for this difference

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a

The preference of P to adopt smaller bond angles than N favours formation of tetrahedral P4 molecules

b

The greater size of P compared to N result in decreased overlap in Pi bonds

c

The greater electronegativity of N compared to P stabilizes the molecules with lower molar masses

d

N2  has valence electrons only in bonding and non bonding orbitals, while P2 has some valence electrons in antibonding orbtials.

answer is C.

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With increase in the size of P atoms the π  bonds become weaker.

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