Nitrogen exists as two nitrogen atoms joined by a ___.

single bond

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double bond

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triple bond

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quadruple bond

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Solution

The correct option is C
triple bond

Nitrogen exists as two nitrogen atoms joined by three covalent bonds called a triple bond. This triple bond is really strong and difficult to break making nitrogen very stable.

This is why nitrogen doesn't easily react with other substances.

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Suffix used for single bond, double bond and triple bond on carbon atoms respectively are:

C

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