Question

Which element is most similar in chemical reactivity to nitrogen (N)?0

A) carbon(C)
B) oxygen (O)
C) hydrogen (H)
D) sulfur (S)
E) phosphorous (P)

Answer 1

Answer: Phosphorous

Step-by-step explanation:

Phosphorus and Nitrogen are similar in nature as they have 5 electrons in the outermost shell. Nitrogen and phosphorous belong to the same family on the periodic table.

As phosphorus lies just below nitrogen the characteristics of both the elements will be similar.

They are found abundant on earth and are cycle by biogeochemical cycle.