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Nitrogen is relatively inactive element ...

Nitrogen is relatively inactive element because

A

its atoms 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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The correct Answer is:
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.
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