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Which is least basic ? `SbH_(3), PH_(3), NH_(3), AsH_(3)` ?

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To determine which compound is the least basic among SbH₃ (stibine), PH₃ (phosphine), NH₃ (ammonia), and AsH₃ (arsine), we can analyze the basicity of these compounds based on their electron density and the size of the central atom. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Basicity**: Basicity refers to the ability of a compound to donate a pair of electrons. In the context of hydrides of group 15 elements, the basicity is influenced by the electron density around the central atom. 2. **Group Trend**: As we move down the group from nitrogen (N) to antimony (Sb), the size of the central atom increases. This increase in size leads to a decrease in electron density because the outer electrons are farther from the nucleus. ...
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PRADEEP-P-BLOCK ELEMENTS -VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
  1. Arrange the following in order of increasing base strength. NH(3), P...

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  2. Which is least acidic ? SbH(3), PH(3), NH(3), AsH(3)

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  3. Which is least basic ? SbH(3), PH(3), NH(3), AsH(3) ?

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  4. Which is a stronger reducing agent , SbH(3) of BiH(3) , and why ?

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  5. Why BiH3 is strongest reducing agent amongst group 15 hydrides ?

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  6. Which of the following is/are not known ? PCl(3), AsCl(3), SbCl(3), NC...

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  7. Which of the following is more covalent : SbCl(5) or SbCl(3) ?

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  8. Write balanced equation when NH(3) is dissolved in water.

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  9. ON adding NaOH to ammonium sulphate, a colourless gas with pungent odo...

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  10. Write chemical equation for thermal decomposition of ammonium dichroma...

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  11. How is nitrogen prepared from ammonia ?

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  12. What is laughing gas ? How is it prepared ?

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  13. What happens when a mixture of ammonium sulphate and sodium nitrate is...

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  14. Pb(NO(3))(2) on heating gives a brown gas which undergoes dimerization...

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  15. What is fuming nitric acid ? What colour is it ?

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  16. Write one reducing property of nitrous acid. Also give equation.

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  17. Concentrated nitric acid can be stored in aluminium container. Give re...

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  18. The N-O bond in NO(2)^(-) is shorter than N-O bond in NO(3)^(-). Accou...

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  19. Complete the following reaction ? HNO(3) overset(P(4) O(10), Delta) ...

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  20. Write balanced equation when powdered aluminium is boiled with caustic...

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