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Nitrogen exists as diatomic molecule ( $N_2$ ) and phosphorus as $P_{4}$ . Why?

Expert Answer

N can form $p\pi-p\pi$ multiple bonds ( $N \equiv N$ ), whereas P cannot due to larger size, so P forms single bonds in a $P_4$ tetrahedron.

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