The P Block Elements - Result Question 20
####20. Number of electrons shared in the formation of nitrogen molecule is
(a) 6
(b) 10
(c) 2
(d) 8
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Solution:
- (a) Nitrogen molecule is diatomic containing a triple bond between two $N$ atoms, $\ddot{N} \equiv \ddot{N}$. Therefore, nitrogen molecule is formed by sharing six electrons.
