$PH_3$ forms bubbles when passed slowly in water but $NH_3$ dissolves. Explain why?

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) $NH_3$ is capable of forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules due to the high electronegativity and small size of the nitrogen atom,which makes it highly soluble in water.
In contrast,$PH_3$ (phosphine) has a much lower electronegativity and larger atomic size,preventing it from forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules.
Consequently,$PH_3$ is only sparingly soluble in water and escapes as bubbles.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Given below are two statements :
Statement $I$: In group $13$, the stability of $+1$ oxidation state increases down the group.
Statement $II$: The atomic size of gallium is greater than that of aluminium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

In case of nitrogen,$NCl_3$ is possible but not $NCl_5$,while in case of phosphorus,$PCl_3$ as well as $PCl_5$ are possible. This is due to:

Which one of the following is not correct?

In the Birkeland-Eyde process,the raw material used is:

Which of the following halides is most acidic?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo