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Explain why `NI_(3)` acts as an explosive.

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`NI_(3)` comprises of one N -atom and three larger iodine atoms. These iodine atoms lie in closed proximity to each other and cluster around one side of the N -atom. Since they repel each other in small space, severe steric strain developes. This causes the molecule unstable. Hence `NI_(3)` acts as an explosive.
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