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Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements

Which of the following has largest bond angle ?

A

NH3NH_3

B

PH3PH_3

C

AsH3AsH_3

D

SbH3SbH_3

Answer

NH3NH_3

Explanation

Solution

As we down the group 15, due to decrease in the electronegativity of central atom, the bond pairbond pair repulsions of M-H bond decreases so bond angle decreases.