metalresearcher
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Why is there no such compound as H3NO4 ?
Of other two group 15 nonmetal elements the main oxoacids are:
Phosphoric Acid: H3PO4
Arsenic Acid: H3AsO4
but no nitric acid with the formula H3NO4 ?
Why does that compound not exist ?
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Pomzazed
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d-orbital absent?
Don't stare at me making fumes... I'm just experimenting with some gas...
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Size is obvious factor.
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Metacelsus
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The orthonitrate ion (but not the acid) exists:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthonitrate
As below, so above.
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