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Nitrogen forms a simple diatomic molecule but other elements of same group do not form. Explain.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Group:** - Nitrogen belongs to Group 15 of the periodic table, which includes nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), and bismuth (Bi). 2. **Atomic Size Comparison:** - The atomic size of nitrogen is relatively small compared to the other elements in the same group. This small size allows nitrogen atoms to come close to each other. ...
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