JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry The p-block Elements-II / p-ब्लॉक तत्व-II Question Bank Nitrogen Family

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    With reference to protonic acids, which of the following statements is correct [CPMT 1990]

    A) \[P{{H}_{3}}\] is more basic than \[N{{H}_{3}}\]

    B) \[P{{H}_{3}}\] 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

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

      \[P{{H}_{3}}\] is less basic because lone pair is not easily available for donation.


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