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Anomalous behavior of nitrogen is due to
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE Main
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  • A small size and high electronegativity
  • B non-availability of d-orbitals in valency shells
  • C ease of multiple bond formation
  • D all of the above
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The correct answer is: all of the above

The anomalous behaviour of nitrogen is due to following reasons.

1. Small size and high electronegativity in the group.

2. Non-availability of vacant d-orbitals in valency shells.

3. Ease of multiple bond formation due to effective - overlapping.

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