1.

What is the structure of phosphine?(a) Trigonal pyramidal(b) Trigonal bi-pyramidal(c) Rhombohedral(d) PyramidalThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.I want to ask this question from P-Block Elements in chapter P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer»

Right option is (a) TRIGONAL pyramidal

Easy EXPLANATION: Phosphine has a trigonal pyramidal STRUCTURE with MOLECULAR symmetry. The length of the bond between phosphorous and hydrogen is 1.42 × 10^-10 m and the bond angles are equal and are known to be 93.5°.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions