Chapter 6, Problem 118QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The bond energy of a phosphorus-to-phosphorus triple bond has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Bond energy means the amount of energy need to break a mole of molecules into its constituent atoms.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The bond energy of a ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ triple has to be calculated and the difference in bond energy between ${\text{P}}_{\text{2}}{\text{and N}}_{\text{2}}$ has bond has to be compared.

Concept Introduction:

Bond energy means the amount of energy need to break a mole of molecules into its constituent atoms.