Nitrogen is relatively inactive element because
(a) its atom has a stable electronic configuration
(b) it has low atomic radius
(c) its electronegativity is fairly high
(d) dissociation energy of its molecule is fairly high

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(d) N2 molecule contains triple bond between N atoms having very high dissociation energy (946 kJ mol–1) due to which it is relatively inactive.

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Correct option  (D) Dissociation energy of 15 molecule is fairly high

N ≡ N bond energy is very high 945KJ mole–1

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