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Identify the incorrect statement.
A
$PEt_3$ and $AsPh_3$ as ligands can form $d\pi$-$d\pi$ bond with transition metals
B
The N – N single bond is as strong as the P – P single bond
C
Nitrogen has unique ability to form $p\pi$-$p\pi$ multiple bonds with nitrogen, carbon and oxygen
D
Nitrogen cannot form $d\pi$-$p\pi$ bond as other heavier elements of its group
Detailed Solution
The N–N single bond is actually weaker than the P–P single bond, because of high inter-electronic repulsion between the non-bonding (lone pair) electrons on the small nitrogen atoms — so the statement that they are equally strong is incorrect.