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