White P is more reactive than (N\_2) because | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

White P is more reactive than $N_2$ because

A

Electronegativity of P is low

B

Ionisation energy of P is low

C

P-P bond is weaker than N=N

D

All the above

Answer

P-P bond is weaker than N=N

Explanation

Solution

P-P bond has lesser bond dissociation energy than stronger N=N bond.