Question

Nitrogen molecule is chemically less active because of its :

• A. small atomic energy.
• B. high dissociation energy.
• C. high electronegativity.
• D. stable electronic configuration.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

high dissociation energy.

Nitrogen molecule is chemically less active because of its high dissociation energy. Nitrogen molecule contains triple bond between two atoms which is very strong and requires high energy for splitting the two nitrogen atoms of a molecule.