7.44 Why does R3P = O exist but R3N = O does not (R = alkyl group)?
7.44 Why does R3P = O exist but R3N = O does not (R = alkyl group)?
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Nitrogen does not have d-orbital to expand its octet. So, it cannot have coordination number greater than 4. But, phosphorous has d-orbital and can extend its octet and form R3P = O. Therefore, R3P = O exist but R3N = O does not.
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