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03/03/2022 8:59 pm
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Why does R3P = O exist but R3N = O does not (R = alkyl group)?
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03/03/2022 9:00 pm
N(unlike P) lacks the d-orbital. This restricts nitrogen to expand its coordination number beyond four. Hence, R3N = O does not exist.