Question

M. Oxygen is more reactive than nitrogen why?
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Answer 1

Answer:

It is because of the chemical state of the Atoms.

Both the particles don’t exist under natural conditions because of they from N2 and O2 molecules.

N2 molecule is comparatively less reactive than O2 because of the presence of a strong triple bond between the atoms; more energy is needed to excite the valence electrons. O2 has two more electrons compared to N2, with extra 2 electrons in the higher energy anti-bonding orbitals known as Diradical.

These electrons have higher energy and are unpaired; therefore, O2 is more reactive.

Answer 2

Answer:

O2 has more electrons

Explanation:

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