The HNH angle value is higher than HPH,HAsH and HSbH angles.why?
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Hydride NH3 PH3 AsH3 SbH3
H-M-H angle 107° 92° 91° 90
The above trend in the H-M-H bond angle can be explained on the basis of the electronegativity of the central atom. Since nitrogen is highly electronegative, there is high electron density around nitrogen.
H-M-H angle 107° 92° 91° 90
The above trend in the H-M-H bond angle can be explained on the basis of the electronegativity of the central atom. Since nitrogen is highly electronegative, there is high electron density around nitrogen.
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