MCQ
With reference to protonic acids, which of the following statements is correct
- A$P{H_3}$ is more basic than $N{H_3}$
- ✓$P{H_3}$ is less basic than $N{H_3}$
- C$P{H_3}$ is equally basic as $N{H_3}$
- D$P{H_3}$ is amphoteric while $N{H_3}$ is basic
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
$P{H_3}$ is less basic than $N{H_3}$
b
(b) $P{H_3}$ is less basic because lone pair is not easily available for donation.
(b) $P{H_3}$ is less basic because lone pair is not easily available for donation.
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