PH3 forms bubbles when passed slowly in water but NH3 dissolves. Explain why?
PH3 forms bubbles when passed slowly in water but NH3 dissolves. Explain why?
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1 Answer
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This is a short answer type question as classified in NCERT Exemplar
PH3 is insoluble in water and cannot create hydrogen bonds with it, it forms bubbles, whereas NH3 dissolves because it is soluble in water and can form hydrogen bonds with it.
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