7.38 Why does NH3 form hydrogen bond but PH3 does not?
7.38 Why does NH3 form hydrogen bond but PH3 does not?
7.38
The electronegativity of N (3.0) is higher than that of P (2.1). Due to this N-H bond is more polar than a
P-H bond. Also, P and H have the same electronegativity of 2.1 i.e., the P-H bond is non-polar. Therefore, PH3 does not form hydrogen form.
The structure of NH3 and PH3 with their electroneg
Similar Questions for you
HClO4 is the most acidic compound.
Group number = 11 (Atomic number = 111)
Heavier element of p block do not from pπ− pπ bonds as their atomic orbital are so large and diffius that they cannot have effecitve overlapping.
The inertness of
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else.
On Shiksha, get access to
Learn more about...

Chemistry Ncert Solutions Class 12th 2023
View Exam DetailsMost viewed information
SummaryDidn't find the answer you were looking for?
Search from Shiksha's 1 lakh+ Topics
Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts
Have a question related to your career & education?
See what others like you are asking & answering
