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NH3 has a much higher b.p. than PH3 beca...

`NH_3` has a much higher b.p. than `PH_3` because

A

`NH_(3)` has a larger molecular weight

B

`NH_(3)` undergoes umbrella inversion

C

`NH_(3)` forms hydrogen bond

D

`NH_(3)` contains ionic bonds whereas `PH_(3)` contains covalent bonds.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Boiling point of `NH_(3)` is much more than `PH_(3)` . It is due to extensive H-bonding in `NH_(3)`.
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