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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · General Organic Chemistry

Which one of the following is correct with respect to basic character?

  1. A \(\mathrm{P}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3>\mathrm{PH}_3\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{PH}_3>\mathrm{P}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{PH}_3>\mathrm{NH}_3\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{PH}_3=\mathrm{NH}_3\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(\mathrm{P}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3>\mathrm{PH}_3\)

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Detailed explanation

Due to \(+\mathrm{I}\) effect of 3 methyl groups, the correct basic order is: \(\mathrm{P}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3>\mathrm{PH}_3\)