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\( \mathrm{NH}_{3} \) is basic while \( \mathrm{PH}_{3} \) is
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE Main
Options:
  • A acidic
  • B neutral
  • C amphoteric
  • D basic
Solution:
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The correct answer is: basic

PH3 is also basic in nature, but PH3 is less basic in comparison to NH3. The stability of hydrides decreases down the group.

The order of basicity hydrides of Group 15 elements is shown below:

NH3 > PH3 > AsH3 > SbH3  BiH3.

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