Why does $R_{3}P=O$ exist but $R_{3}N=O$ does not ($R=$ alkyl group)?
(N/A) $N$ (unlike $P$) lacks the $d$-orbital. This restricts nitrogen to expand its coordination number beyond four. Hence,$R_{3}N=O$ does not exist.
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