Question

Explain the anomalous behaviour of nitrogen element from other elements of group 15.Write answer in detail.

Answer 1

Some of the anomalous features of the element Nitrogen are listed below :

1. It's size is small. Also, it has high electronegativity. It lacks the d-orbitals.

2. It possesses the capacity of formation of p-pi p-pi bonds with ownself and also with elements like oxygen and carbon.

3. Nitrogen can form a diatomic molecule with three bonds between two N atoms. It also has high bond enthalpy.