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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.
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Solution
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.
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