Pentavalence in phosphorus is more stable when compared to that of nitrogen even though they belong to same group is due to :

reactivity of phosphorus

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inert nature of nitrogen

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hydrogen and sulphurous acid

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large size of phosphorus atom

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The correct option is D large size of phosphorus atom
Pentavalence in phosphorus is more stable when compared to that of nitrogen even though they belong to same group is due to large size of phosphorus atom and greater ability to accommodate electrons.

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