Nitrogen forms N2, but phosphorus does not form P2, however, it converts P4, reason is

Question

Nitrogen forms N₂, but phosphorus does not form P₂, however, it converts P₄, reason is

triple bond present between phosphorus atom

p$\pi $ $-$ p$\pi $ bonding is weak

p$\pi $ $-$ p$\pi $ bonding is strong

multiple bonds form easily.

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