Which of the following statements is true reg | vedclass

Name: Exam Paper Generator | JEE NEET Paper Generator | Vedclass
Brand: Vedclass
Rating: 5 (35 reviews)

Question

(D) $PH_3$ (phosphine) is a colorless gas with a rotten fish smell. It is slightly soluble in water. However,compared to $NH_3$,it is much less solubl

Vedclass · Accepted Answer

$PH_3$ is insoluble in water.

Vedclass · Answer

(D) $PH_3$ (phosphine) is a colorless gas with a rotten fish smell. It is slightly soluble in water. However,compared to $NH_3$,it is much less soluble because it does not form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. Among the given options,the statement that $PH_3$ is insoluble in water is often considered the intended answer in many textbooks to highlight the lack of hydrogen bonding compared to $NH_3$.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the properties of $PH_3$?

Similar Questions

$(NH_4)_2Cr_2O_7$ on heating gives:

Which of the following reactions give phosphine $(PH_3)$?
$(i)$ Reaction of calcium phosphide with water
$(ii)$ Heating white phosphorus with concentrated $NaOH$ solution in an inert atmosphere
$(iii)$ Heating red phosphorus with alkali

Which of the following pentahalides is $NOT$ formed?

What type of element is Moscovium $(Mc)$?

$A$ obtained by Ostwald's method involving air oxidation of $NH_3$,upon further air oxidation produces $B$. $B$ on hydration forms an oxoacid of Nitrogen along with evolution of $A$. The oxoacid also produces $A$ and gives positive brown ring test.

Vedclass Test Series

Exam Paper Generator

Online Exam Module