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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 electron in bonding orbitals

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B
`N_(2)` is a neutral, non-polar, inert molecule while `CN^(-)` is a highly polar, highly active ion.
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