Statement(I) : N-N single bond is weaker than P-P single bondStatement(II) : The lone pairs on Nitrogen atom repel due to small size and shorter bond length
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a
Both (I) & (II) are true
b
(I) is true & (II) is false
c
(I) is false & (II) is true
d
Both (I) & (II) are false
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
N..-N.. single bond is weak because the lone pairs are closer to each other due to small size of Nitrogen atoms.P..-P.. single bond is relatively stronger due to the optimum size of 'P' atoms.