53. Which is the best explanation for phosphorus favoring formation of P4 over P2 molecules, while nitrogen forms only N

Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Operations Management, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Algebra, Precalculus, Statistics and Probabilty, Advanced Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nursing, Psychology, Certifications, Tests, Prep, and more.
Post Reply
answerhappygod
Site Admin
Posts: 899604
Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:13 am

53. Which is the best explanation for phosphorus favoring formation of P4 over P2 molecules, while nitrogen forms only N

Post by answerhappygod »

53 Which Is The Best Explanation For Phosphorus Favoring Formation Of P4 Over P2 Molecules While Nitrogen Forms Only N 1
53 Which Is The Best Explanation For Phosphorus Favoring Formation Of P4 Over P2 Molecules While Nitrogen Forms Only N 1 (84.14 KiB) Viewed 53 times
53. Which is the best explanation for phosphorus favoring formation of P4 over P2 molecules, while nitrogen forms only N2 molecules? (A) Phosphorus-phosphorus a bonds are weaker than nitrogen-nitrogen a bonds. (B) Phosphorus can have an expanded octet while nitrogen cannot (C) The nonbonding electrons on phosphorus occupy an unhybridized s orbital while the nonbonding electrons on nitrogen occupy hybrid orbitals. (D) The larger size of phosphorus allows the bonding electrons to be closer together.
Join a community of subject matter experts. Register for FREE to view solutions, replies, and use search function. Request answer by replying!
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Archived Questions & Answers”