NEETChemistryHydrogen
Can phosphorus with outer electronic configuration 3s 2 3p 3 form PH 5 ?
Options
- AYes, because phosphorus can form five covalent bonds.
- BNo, because phosphorus has high values of enthalpy of atomisation and electron gain enthalpy which does not al
- CYes, because phosphorus has enough valence electrons to form PH 5 .
- DNo, because the electronic configuration of phosphorus does not allow it to bond with hydrogen.
Correct answer
B. No, because phosphorus has high values of enthalpy of atomisation and electron gain enthalpy which does not al
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) No, because phosphorus has high values of enthalpy of atomisation and electron gain enthalpy which does not allow it to exhibit (+5) oxidation state