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Nitrogen does not form complexes because...

Nitrogen does not form complexes because

A

there are no vacant d - orbitals in the valence shell

B

the dissociation energy of nitrogen is very high

C

electronegativity of nitogen is very high

D

it has stable electronic configuration

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The correct Answer is:
B
There are no vacant d-orbitals, so it cannot accept lone pair of ligands.
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