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Why does `R_3P=O` exist but `R_3N=O` does not `(R=` alkyl group)?

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N (unlike P) lacks the d-orbital. This restricts nitrogen to expand its coordination number beyond four. Hence, `R_(3)N=O` does not exist.
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