Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 214

Question: The bond angle in $ PH_3 $ is [RPMT 2000]

Options:

A) Much less than $ NH_3 $

B) Equal to that of $ NH_3 $

C) Much greater than $ NH_3 $

D) Slightly greater than $ NH_3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In fifth group hydride bond angle decreases from top to bottom $ NH_3>PH_3>AsH_3> $

$ SbH_3>BiH_3 $ .



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