Question

Assertion: N₂ is less reactive than P₄.

Reason: Nitrogen has more electron gain enthalpy than phosphorus.

Options

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

• Both assertion and reason are correct statements, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

• Assertion is correct, but reason is wrong statement.

• Assertion is wrong but reason is correct statement.

• Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.

Answer 1

Assertion is correct, but reason is wrong statement.

Explanation:

N₂ is less reactive due to high bond dissociation energy. Its electron gain enthalpy is less than phosphorus.