Why N2 (nitrogen molecule) is less reactive or show inert behavior ?

In case of Nitrogen molecule, the two atoms of Nitrogen are joined with each other by triple bond. And to break this bond we require large amount of energy. This makes the molecule nearly inert. As shown below.

Triple bond in Nitrogen molecule

Published by Ankush Sharma

I am M.Sc (chemistry ) from Punjabi University Patiala. I am a science teacher with expertise in chemistry, with 8 years of experience in teaching. Writing and blogging is my hobby, I write whenever I am free. I am constantly working on creating a new and easy way of learning the tough things in an effective way. I am constantly working to make authentic and reliable information to be shared with my students and widen the horizons of knowledge.

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