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Why is N₂ stable but HCN and C₂H₂ unstable?
Compounds with triple bonds generally seem to be unstable. $\ce{HCN}$ and $\ce{C2H2}$ are high-energy, relatively short-lived molecules that will readily polymerise or react with other organic ...
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