Which group 15 element exists as diatomic molecules at stp
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(1) phosphorus (3) bismuth
(2) nitrogen (4) arsenic
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(1) phosphorus (3) bismuth
(2) nitrogen (4) arsenic
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Answer: The correct option is 2.
Explanation: Group 15 elements are Nitrogen, phosphorous, Arsenic, Antimony, Bismuth.
To know whether an element exits as a diatomic molecule or not, we look at the atomicity of an element.
Atomicity is the number of atoms of an element combining to form a molecule.
Atomicity of Nitrogen = 2
Atomicity of Phosphorous = 4
Atomicity of Bismuth = 1
Atomicity of Arsenic = 1
The element having atomicity 2 will exist as a diatomic molecule.
Hence, Nitrogen is a diatomic molecule
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