Question

The bond angle in $PH_{3}$would be expected to be close to

• A. $90^{o}$
• B. $105^{o}$
• C. $109^{o}$
• D. $120^{o}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$90^{o}$

Answer 2

The bond angle in $PH_{3}$ would be expected to be close to $90^{o}$. (The bond angle $H - P - H$ in $PH_{3}$ is $93^{o}$)