Question

Which of the following statements is wrong?

Options

• Single N – N bond is stronger than the single P – P bond.

• \[\ce{PH3}\] can act as a ligand in the formation of coordination compound with transition elements.

• \[\ce{NO2}\] is paramagnetic in nature.

• Covalency of nitrogen in \[\ce{N2O5}\] is four.

Answer 1

Single N – N bond is stronger than the single P–P bond.

Explanation:

Nitrogen forms pπ – pπ multiple bond and the bond strength is very high. Single N – N bond is weaker than single P – P bond.