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PH3 has lower boiling point than NH3. Why?

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Boiling point of NH3 and PH3

In ammonia (NH3), the molecules are linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Due to this we need high amount of energy to break these hydrogen bond for boiling.

But PH3 molecules are not associated through hydrogen bonding, so it boils easily as compared to NH3.

That is why the boiling point of PH3 is lower than NH3.

Final answer: Due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

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