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Why does R3P = O exist but R3N = O does not (R = alkyl group)?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)NEET
Options:
  • A Nitrogen's higher electronegativity stabilizes positive charge on nitrogen.
  • B Phosphorus's lower electronegativity stabilizes positive charge on phosphorus.
  • C Nitrogen's hybridization state is not conducive to positive charge accommodation.
  • D Phosphorus's sp3hybridization allows for positive charge stabilization.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Phosphorus's lower electronegativity stabilizes positive charge on phosphorus.
Correct Option is : (B)
Phosphorus's lower electronegativity stabilizes positive charge on phosphorus.

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