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Explain why R₃P=O exists but R₃N=O does not.

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Dear Chris,

However, both N & P belong to same group (gp V) having 5 electron in their valence shell. Nitrogen can not extend its valency beyond 3 because of absence of d-subshell while phosphorous can extend its valency upto 5 due to the presence of 3d-subshell. Therefore, R₃P=O exist while R₃N=O not.

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