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Which of the following elements does not show allotropy ?

A

Nitrogen

B

Bismuth

C

Antimony

D

Arsenic

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Nitrogen does not show allotropy due to its weak N__N single bond. Therefore, ability of nitrogen to form polymeric structure or more then one structure or become less. Hence , nitrogen does not show allotropy.
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