What results in the weak catenation property of nitrogen?
A
Smaller size
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B
Repulsion between non-bonded electrons
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C
Repulsion between protons
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D
High electronegativity
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Solution
The correct option is A Repulsion between non-bonded electrons The weak catenation property of nitrogen is due to lone pair repulsion of lone pair of electrons on nitrogen molecule.