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7.7    What is formed when PH_{3}  reacts with an acid?

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PH_3 reacts with acids like HI to form PH_4I which shows that it is basic in nature. Because of  lone pair on phosphorus atom, PH_3 is acting as a Lewis base in the above reaction

PH_3 + HI\rightarrow PH_4I

PH_3 + Acid\rightarrow salt

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