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`CN^(Theta)` and `N_(2)` are isoelectronic But in contrast to `CN^(Theta),N_(2)` is chemically less reactive because of _____ .

A

Low bond energy

B

Absence of bond polarity

C

Unsymmetrical electron distribution

D

Presence of more number of electrons in bonding orbitals.

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