Question:

$NH_3$ has a much higher b.p. than $PH_3$ because

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • $NH_3$ has a larger molecular weight
  • $NH_3$ undergoes umbrella inversion
  • $NH_3$ forms hydrogen bond
  • $NH_3$ contains ionic bonds whereas $PH_3$ contains covalent bonds.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Boiling point of $NH_3$ is much more than $PH_3$. It is due to extensive H-bonding in $NH_3$.
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Concepts Used:

Group 15 Elements

Group 15 elements are also known as nitrogen group elements or nitrogen family

It consists of:

  • Nitrogen (N)
  • Phosphorus (P)
  • Arsenic (As)
  • Antimony (Sb)
  • Bismuth (Bi)
  • Moscovium (Mc)

They are present on the right side of the periodic table. All the elements are arranged based on their atomic weight. The elements with similar properties reside in a column called the group.

All Group 15 elements have the electron configuration ns2np3 in their outer shell, where n is the principal quantum number.

Periodic Trends in Group 15 Elements