Q15 / 150 · MHT CET 2017 · Chemistry

Which element among the following does form $P π - P π$ multiple bonds?

A
Arsenic
Correct answer
B
Nitrogen
C
Phosphorus
D
Antimony

Solution

Due to small size of N, it has unique ability to form

p π - p π

bond while other atoms have big size of diffuse so form only single bond

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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