Question

Which of the following statements is wrong?
A. Single N-N bond is stronger than the single P-P bond.
B. `PH_(3)` can act as a ligand in the formation of coordination compound with transition elements.
C. `NO_(2)` is paramagnetic in nature.
D. Covalency of nitrogen in `N_(2)O_(5)` is four.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
The single N-N bond is weaker than the single P-P bond because of high inter-electronic repulsions of the non-bonding electrons, owing to the small bond length.