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30/08/2021 10:41 am
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Although CN– ion and N2 molecule are isoelectronic, yet N2 molecule is chemically inert because of
(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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30/08/2021 10:43 am
Correct answer: (c) absence of bond polarity
Explanation:
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.