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PH3, the hydride of phosphorus is...

`PH_3`, the hydride of phosphorus is

A

Metallic

B

Ionic

C

Non-metallic

D

Covalent

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The correct Answer is:
D
`PH_3` is covalent . Electronegativity difference between P and H is small
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