The chemical inertness of nitrogen is du...

The chemical inertness of nitrogen is due to

A

half - filled '2p' orbitals of Nitrogen

B

high bond dissociation energy

C

completely filled d - orbitals

D

its gaseous nature

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The correct Answer is:

B

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