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Both PH(3) and NH(3) are Lewis bases, bu...

Both `PH_(3)` and `NH_(3)` are Lewis bases, but basic strength of `PH_(3)` is less than that of `NH_(3)`. Explain. 

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N. atom of `NH_(3)` or .P. atom of `PH_(3)` has a lone pair of electrons available for donation. Hence `NH_(3)` and `PH_(3)` are Lewis bases. The electron pair density on a larger .P. atom is less than that on smaller .N. atom. Hence `PH_(3)` is a weaker base.
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