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Of the following hydrides, which has the lowest boiling point?

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NH3
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PH3
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SbH3
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AsH3
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Solution

The correct option is B PH3
As we move from top to bottom in the hydrides of a particular group, the boiling point increases as the molecular weight increases, hence, ammonia (NH3) should have the least boiling point.
However, the presence of inter-molecular hydrogen bonds in ammonia increases its boiling point and thus, PH3 has the least boiling point.

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