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Question
Assertion: N2 is less reactive than P4.
Reason: Nitrogen has more electron gain enthalpy than phosphorus.
Options
Both assertion and reason are correct statements, and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Both assertion and reason are correct statements, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Assertion is correct, but reason is wrong statement.
Assertion is wrong but reason is correct statement.
Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
Solution
Assertion is correct, but reason is wrong statement.
Explanation:
N2 is less reactive due to high bond dissociation energy. Its electron gain enthalpy is less than phosphorus.
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