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7.10     Why does R_{3}P=0 exist but R_{3}N=0  does not (R = alkyl\: group)?

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N does not have any d-orbitals but phosphorus(P) does. This is the restriction which comes in nitrogen(N) to expand its coordination number beyond four. Hence, R_3N=O does not exist.

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