Why is NH3 a stronger Lewis base than PH3?
Asked by Abhijith C
| 6th Jan, 2013,
04:52: AM
Expert Answer:
Due to smaller atomic size the density of lone pair electrons on N in NH3 is larger than that of P in PH3. So, NH3 is a stronger Lewis base than that of PH3.
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| 6th Jan, 2013,
10:03: AM
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