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At 25°C, nitrogen exists as N2 and phosphorous exists as P4 because

(A) N2 has valence electrons only in bonding and nonbonding orbitals, while P has valence electrons in both bonding and antibonding orbitals

(B) higher electronegativity of N favours formation of multiple bonds

(C) ** size of P does not favour multiple bonds

(D) P has preference to adapt structures with small bond angles

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Correct answer is (C) **** size of P does not favour multiple bonds**

Nitrogen forms multiple bonds due to small size.

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