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What is the hybridization of phosphine?(a) sp^2 hybridized(b) sp^3 hybridized(c) sp hybridized(d) No hybridizationI got this question in an interview for job.This interesting question is from P-Block Elements topic in portion P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (d) No hybridization

Explanation: The hybridization of phosphine SEEMS like sp^2 but in REALITY the molecule has no hybridization as it forms all bonds using its pure p orbitals. This can be proved from its bong angle DATA which shows that its BOND angles are 93.5°.



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