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7.4     Why does NH_{3}  form hydrogen bond but PH_{3} does not?

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It is known that electronegativity of nitrogen is very high as compared to that of phosphorus. So nitrogen is able to attract electrons more effectively as compared to phosphorus. This is why NH3 form hydrogen bond but PH3 don't.

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