The P Block Elements - Result Question 22
####22. Nitrogen is relatively inactive element because
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(a) Its atom has a stable electronic configuration
(b) It has low atomic radius
(c) Its electronegativity is fairly high
(d) Dissociation energy of its molecule is fairly high
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Solution:
- (d) $N_2$ molecule contains triple bond between $N$ atoms having very high dissociation energy $(946 kJ mol^{-1})$ due to which it is relatively inactive.
