Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 437

Question: Although $ ~C{N^{-}} $ ion and $ N_2 $ molecule are isoelectronic, yet $ N_2 $ molecule is chemically inert because of

Options:

A) presence of more number of electrons in bonding orbitals

B) lone bond energy

C) absence of bond polarity

D) uneven electron distribution.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • In nitrogen molecule, both the nitrogen atoms have same electronegativity. So it has zero polarity and hence less tendency to break away and form ions.


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