The boiling point of $NH_3$ is much higher than that of $PH_3$ because.......

  • A
    $NH_3$ has a much higher molecular weight.
  • B
    $NH_3$ undergoes pyramidal inversion.
  • C
    $NH_3$ molecules form hydrogen bonds.
  • D
    $NH_3$ has ionic bonds while $PH_3$ has covalent bonds.

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