The cyanide ion (CN^-) and (N\_2) are isoelectronic, but in... | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

The cyanide ion $CN^-$ and $N_2$ are isoelectronic, but in contrast to $CN^-$ , $N_2$ is chemically inert 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

Answer

absence of bond polarity

Explanation

Solution

$N_2$ is a neutral, non-polar, inert molecule while $CN^-$ is a
highly polar, highly active ion.