Question

With reference to protonic acids, which of the following statements is correct.

• A. $PH_{3}$is more basic than $NH_{3}$
• B. $PH_{3}$is less basic than $NH_{3}$
• C. $PH_{3}$is equally basic as $NH_{3}$
• D. $PH_{3}$is amphoteric while $NH_{3}$ is basic

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$PH_{3}$is less basic than $NH_{3}$

Answer 2

The basic character of hydride decreases down the group.