P Block Elements

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The N-N sigma bond (single bond) is weaker than the P-P sigma bond (single bond) due to the smaller size of nitrogen which increases the interelectronic repulsions and thus making the bond weaker. 

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Correct option is (ii)

The valence electrons of nitrogen are two 2s and three 2p. Nitrogen can make three covalent bonds by sharing its three 2p electrons. Consider the NH₃ molecule. The nitrogen atom, however, still contains a lone pair of electrons in the 2s orbital. It can take one bond by transferring these two electrons from the lone pair. Consider the NH₄⁺ molecule.

As a result, nitrogen can create four different bonds.

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The single N-N bond is weak because of high interelectronic repulsion of the non-bonding electrons, owing to the small bond length. As a result the catenation tendency is weaker in nitrogen that is why it does not show allotropy

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Correct option is (ii)

On heating, lead nitrate decomposes into lead monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and oxygen.

2Pb (NO₃)₂→2PbO + 4NO₂ + O₂.

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Correct option is (iii)

H₃PO₂ has one O-H group and two P-H bonds

The existence of a P-H link gives phosphorus oxyacids their reducing characteristics. It has a strong proclivity for releasing protons. As a result, it demonstrates a decreasing nature.

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Correct option is (iii) H₃PO₄

When it reacts with a metal atom, it can produce three different forms of salts, referred known as the three series of salts.

H₃PO₄ + Na→NaH₂PO₄

NaH₂PO₄ + Na→Na₂HPO₄

Na₂HPO₄ + Na→Na₃PO₄

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Correct option is (iii)

When heated with concentrated NaOH in an inert CO₂ environment. It formsPH₃

P₄ + 3NaOH + 3H₂O→PH₃ + 3NaH₂PO₂

As we progress from the top to the bottom in a group, the basic character of hydrides reduces PH₃ is basic than NH₃.

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Correct option is (iv)

The E-H bond dissociation energy of SbH₃ is the lowest among the aforementioned compounds, it easily releases H, making it a strong reducing agent. The greater the lowering agent, the weaker the E-H bond.

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Correct option (i)

Fluorine is the most reactive element, forming hydrogen fluoride when it combines with hydrogen gas.

Due to the shorter bond length between the two atoms, it takes a lot of energy to break the link between hydrogen and fluorine.

As a result, as we move down the group, the bond dissociation energy drops.