Diazene (N₂H₂) is a nitrogen compound with two linked nitrogen atoms.
Diazene, also known as diimine or diimide, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula N₂H₂. It consists of two nitrogen atoms and two hydrogen atoms. There are two isomers of diazene: cis-diazene (Z-N₂H₂) and trans-diazene (E-N₂H₂), which differ in the spatial arrangement of the atoms.
Diazene is a reactive compound and tends to polymerize or decompose readily. It is not commonly encountered in everyday life and is often studied in the context of organic and inorganic chemistry. The compound is of interest due to its potential as a reactive intermediate in various chemical reactions. It's worth noting that diazene is different from hydrazine (N₂H₄), which is another nitrogen-hydrogen compound.