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Why do nitrogen and carbon monoxide show similarities in their physical properties?

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Nitrogen `(N_2)` and carbon monoxide (CO) exhibit structural similarities because both the molecules contain the same number of valence electrons (10). Because of structural similarities (similar distribution of electrons in the bonding orbital), they show striking resemblance in their physical properties like vapour density, solubility in water, boiling point, melting point, etc.
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